Adult Automotive Technology Instructor

Location: James Rumsey Technical Institute

Employment Term: Part-time/“as needed” for the 2027-2028 school year

Work may be offered to June 15, 2028

Not to exceed 20 hours per week

Qualifications:

Possess a high school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency credential, at minimum

Document a minimum of two (2) years of relevant occupational experience in the field - Qualifying experience may include relevant industry employment, appropriately certified teaching experience in the endorsement area, or relevant postsecondary coursework in the endorsement area when the applicant holds a bachelor's degree

Possess ASE certifications A4 (Suspension and Steering), A5 (Brakes), A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems), and A8 (Engine Performance); OR successfully complete the Automotive Technician NOCTI assessment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtain, if necessary, and maintain a valid West Virginia Vocational Teaching Certificate

Maintain and upgrade professional skills and teaching techniques

Maintain professional work habits, attitudes, and appearance

Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and working time

Perform any duties assigned by the administration

Evaluate each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding; monitor progress toward learning outcomes; prepare progress reports

Foster a classroom and lab climate conducive to learning with strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures

Utilize instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximize time on task

Must be computer and software literate and must be able to use 21st Century Teaching skills and techniques

Work effectively with partnership members and maintain an active advisory council

Assume responsibility for policy development/revision of all necessary policies relevant to the programs for which the employee is responsible

Maintain records and compile data

Provide individual and small group instructions whenever appropriate

Adapt curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment

Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, as required

Participate in the student youth organization affiliated with the specific program area

Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress; promote pupil-teacher-parent relationships

Maintain basic attendance accounting and business services, as required

Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational policies

Assist in the recruitment and placement of students in the specified program area and cooperate with other vocational teachers and employers in job placement of students

Complete all reports and requests for information, accurately and completely

The information contained in the job description is or compliance with the Americans with Disabiliites Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Reports To: JRTI Director; EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment: Recommended by the JRTI Director and EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council

The Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.