Diesel Service Technology Instructor

Diesel Service Technology Instructor - Burns Flat Campus

Full time: 10 months annually (August through May)

Application deadline: Sunday May 5th 11:59 p.m.

Interview date: week of May 6th.

Anticipated start date: August 1, with 3-4 training days in June or July

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To train students in Diesel Service Technology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students enrolled in program.

REPORTS TO: Certified personnel staff position assigned to the Director of Instruction, who is responsible for supervision and evaluation. Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy on performance appraisal reviews for certified personnel.

QUALIFICATION 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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree or ability to obtain; three to five years related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Oklahoma Commercial Driver License. Have or obtain T&I teaching certification Provisional Level 1 or higher within first year of employment with progression as required to Provisional 2 and Standard.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Operate general test equipment, lifting devices, cranes, hoists.

Ability to operate equipment associated with the Diesel Service Technology program. Thorough knowledge of general management practices and teaching methods. Ability to deal effectively with the public and school officials.

Good working knowledge of the operating practices of vocational education. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, ability to establish good rapport with department staff, users, vendors and others is essential. Ability to operate office machines, type, work with various software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Maintain instructional lab facilities, tools and equipment required for instruction.

2.Select, modify, improve and supplement instructional materials.

3.Maintain continued contact with the community through an active advisory committee concerning occupational requirements, current trends, equipment and placement opportunities.

4.Instruct students in the proper safety, use and care of equipment, supplies, materials, furniture, and facilities.

5.Provide students with individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of instructional techniques.

6.Instruct students in the importance of accuracy, neatness in appearance, efficiency and good work habits in obtaining employment.

7.Sponsor and/or co‑sponsor an active SkillsUSA chapter.

8.Work cooperatively with counselors and academic center personnel to provide educational services for students.

9.Maintain a clean and orderly classroom, laboratory and office.

10. Select and schedule live projects on the basis of competencies to be taught.

11. Order materials and parts. Keep accurate records of projects used for instruction.

12. Maintain a folder for each student to include: attendance records, make‑up work and emergency data.

13. Evaluate each student's performance based on knowledge, skill and attitude gained in the area taught.

14. Organize instructional time so that classroom instruction and laboratory activities are accomplished within the allotted time.

15. Maintain accurate inventory records.

16. Assist students in dealing with or obtaining appropriate assistance with personal, social and career development issues.

17. Assist in providing students an opportunity for work-based learning in a job related to the instructional program and placing students available for employment upon completion of the program.

18. Work cooperatively with other instructors, administration and staff.

19. Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development workshops and conferences sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education each year and other conferences and workshops as required.

20. Maintain a professional attitude through participation in professional organizations.

21. Maintain professional competence through participation in the staff development plan, in‑service education activities.

22. Assist in implementation of school board rules, regulations and policies.

23. Continue current occupational skills development through update training opportunities offered through vendors, industry representatives and/or organizational groups.

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 regularly required to stand, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

INTER‑OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS: It is essential to establish a mutual and reciprocal relationship with all staff and to cooperate with peers by operating jointly and courteously at all times. The purpose should be to keep a conflict free working environment.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The Diesel Service Technology Instructor maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive school, client and student information.

COMMENTS: The statements contained reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

This position is for a ten (10) month period beginning August 1 and ending May 31. Certified instructors employed ten (10) months do not earn vacation leave.

The leave policy is in accordance with state law and WTC Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

Job descriptions posted online may be subject to change.