About this role
East Providence School Department is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Automotive Technology Instructor.
General Statement of Duties
Under the direction of the Career and Technical Center Director, the Automotive Technology Instructor will provide a well-organized, highly functional classroom environment for optimal student learning in the areas of automotive maintenance, service, and diagnosis. The instructor is responsible for meeting the unique needs of the students assigned to the program and for preparing students for careers in the automotive profession. The instructor will ensure safe and productive learning conditions in accordance with ASE and Rhode Island regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet the needs of the students assigned to the program and prepare students for careers in the automotive profession
- Ensure a safe and productive classroom and shop
- Follow guidelines and procedures for the prevention, elimination, or reduction of waste, theft, or abuse of supplies and equipment
- Operate automotive service equipment and report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns for repair as required
- Ensure that federal, state, and local safety regulations are maintained and followed
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the school district and supervisor(s)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in current skills and knowledge of automotive maintenance, service, and diagnosis
- Ability to establish a professional rapport with faculty and students
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess or be eligible for RI CTE Teacher Certification as required by the Rhode Island Department of Education
- Possess or be able to obtain ASE Certification A4, A5, A6, and G1; ASE Master Certification (A1–A8 and G1) with Advanced Level (L1) preferred
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Five (5) years of experience in the automotive service industry preferred
- Experience gained through secondary or post-secondary training at an accredited institution, or apprenticeship training from work-related experience in the automotive industry, preferred
Criminal Background Check is as Must