Job Description

POSITION TITLE: TA- Automotive Technology

FTE: 1.2

POSITION LOCATION: Huron High School

SALARY: AAEA/P Salary Schedule, Group 2 Classification

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the

Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:

• Associates, Bachelor's degree or experience in related field
• 60 credit hours from approved post-secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability

to complete additional 30 hours.

• Have passing score on one of the following state approved academic assessments:

i. WorkKeys Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants

ii. Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)

iii. ETS ParaPro Assessment

Experience in the automotive field, valid ASE certification in Maintenance & Light Repair

preferred

Strong automotive skills and ability to operate automotive equipment including hoists, tire

machines, and other equipment generally found in an automotive repair/service facility.

Ability to handle and operate machinery and tools required in the automotive field

Ability to complete basic math and estimating skills necessary in auto

Effectively able to support a diverse student population and students with IEP's enabling

students to successfully complete course expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILITIES:

Assist the Automotive teacher in the automotive lab, as needed

Ability to work with special population students and assist in learning hands-on and

academic skills in the auto labs

Adhere to federal OSHA standards dress code at job site

Monitor student safety and quality of work in the lab adhering to OSHA standards

Ability to perform light custodial and maintenance duties

Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills

Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials

Work together as a team with teacher(s) and other support staff

Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members

Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress

Monitor activities to ensure safety of student, classmates and other staff

Accompany students on field trips

Willingness to be trained in the areas of: seizure protocol, administering medications,

asthma/allergy care, other areas as needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Other duties may be assigned

Valid driver's license required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Some supervision of students when the certified staff is temporarily absent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Read, write and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents,

students and administrators

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or

diagram form.

Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds

Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required

to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or

twist at the neck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job, the

employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as tools and equipment. The employee

is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed

material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple

demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently

required to interact with public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or

work output of students.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job