Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Special Instructor, Auto-Service
Location: Breithaupt Career and Technical Center
Salary: $42,883 annually
Reports to: Principal
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting.
In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.
Position Summary:
The Special Instructor assists the Day Trade Teacher with instructional tasks assigned to individual students or small groups of students in-classroom. The Special Instructor observes student performance and assist in the implementation of appropriate instructional activities planned by the Day Trade Teacher. The Special Instructor assistance enables teachers’ capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual students or small groups of students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
- Two (2) years or 4000 hours of related work experience in the vocational content of the teaching assignment.
- Candidate must be able to work with high school aged youth on foundations in the vocational content of the teaching assignment.
- Entry-level problem-solving skills are a must, with strong technical aptitude.
- Must have a current ASE certificate in one or all of the eight (8) areas:
Automotive transmission/transaxle
Heating and air-conditioning
Manual drivetrain and axles
Suspension and steering
Brakes
Electrical/electronic systems
Engine performance
Engine repair
Essential Functions
- Assist students with the reading and comprehension of terms/technical language associated with the vocational content field.
- Adheres to school policies and procedures, and the direction of and response to administrative supervision.
- Instructs students in the area of the vocational content field.
- Works individually with students in learning safety rules and regulations while using printing hardware.
- Reviews material with students prior to assessments.
- Enforces classroom policies and maintains discipline through effective classroom management techniques.
- Supports Day Trade Teacher in daily record-keeping of attendance and grades.
- Presents subject matter to students in a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, small-groups and demonstrations.
- Seeks out and participates in professional development and training.
- Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students.
- Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Security Clearance:
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of acceptance.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.
