Automotive Technology Instructor

Position: Automotive Technology Instructor 2026-2027 School Year
Greater New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School  School Year

Please note that this posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy for the same or a similiar position.

Automobile Technology Instructor

10 Month Position (185 days)
- Position

Purpose:

This position provides instruction for grades 9-12 in automotive technology. Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Maintain continuous evaluation of student progress This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control; performs all other related work as required.

Essential Functions:

* Meets and instructs assigned students in designated locations and times.

* Develops and maintains an environment conducive to effective learning.

* Prepare for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of superior.

* Assists students to set and maintain standards of appropriate behavior.

* Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs of the students,

* Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

* Evaluates student progress on a continuing basis. Maintains an effective system of monitoring student progress to inform appropriate persons,

* Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

* Enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

* Is available to meet with students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.

* Participates in faculty meetings. Demonstrates professional growth and shall attend all meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Supervisor.

* Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning their educational and behavioral progress.

* Participates in the evaluation process.

* Performs other duties as needed.

Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education, Training and

Experience:

Experience as a Auto mechanic

Recommended certification requirements-Chapter 74 Licensure

Preliminary or Professional Vocational Tech License (see DESE for requirements) or meet eligibility requirements for licensure: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Automotive Technology - Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher License Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent

Five years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to automotive technology

Possession of current Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) certification in at least three areas of automotive technology

Passing score of at least 70% on each test (written test and performance test) in automotive technology

One of the following:

* achieve a passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST)

* achieve a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills Test

Or eligible to recieve a waiver of certification from DESE until testing requirements have been fulfilled.