Teacher – AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY(7-12)

Division: Licensed Personnel

Classification: Certified

Terms of Employment: 9 Months

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

This is a salaried position assigned to the Elko County School District (ECSD) Teacher Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: The teacher will create long-range and daily lesson plans to implement high quality standards-based instruction for all students aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) an the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF). The teacher will provide an in-depth study of auto service techniques and skills needed for employment or a career in auto service; create and maintain a culturally responsive educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and Elko County School District programs and goals.  This person will report directly to the school site administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with the NVACS.
2. Ensures the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment.
3. Creates and maintains a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
4. Develops and implements daily and long-range lesson plans using research-based strategies to meet the needs of all students, including but not limited to, student who have been identified as at-risk and above grade level, students with individualized education programs (IEP), and English language learners (ELL).
5. Aligns lesson planning, instruction, reflection, and assessment practices to the NEPF.
6. Analyzes student data and progress with a balanced assessment system to provide effective and targeted instruction and interventions to maximize student learning.
7. Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
8. Ensures assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
9. Develops a culturally responsive classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
10. Collaborates effectively and professionally with administration, staff, parents/guardians, and the community.
11. Integrates the use of technology into the instructional program in accordance with the Nevada K-12 Integrated Technology Standards.
12. Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in a secondary classroom.
2. Demonstrates knowledge in the understanding of automobile, its subassemblies, and the scientific principles governing its operation.
3. Demonstrates skills in the correct use and care of automotive tools and equipment.
4. Demonstrates current knowledge of adolescent research and best practices.
5. Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration and community members.
6. Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
7. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
8. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students.
9. Participates as an active member with all faculty and staff.
10. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the law and District policy.
11. Maintains and improves professional competence.
12. Communicates effectively both written and orally.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Must possess, or be able to acquire, a Nevada Educational License issued by the Nevada Department of Education.
2. Must hold, or be able to hold, the appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and automotive service technology endorsement which matches the assignment.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement as well as the job description.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly

discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring

practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed,

religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to

working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.