Substitute Teacher - Automotive Class

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary:
In the absence of the regular automotive classroom teacher, the substitute teacher will help students learn the subject matter and/or skills required for scheduled lessons. The substitute will provide meaningful instruction for the assigned automotive classroom, ensuring that students continue to engage in practical and theoretical automotive studies.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the automotive classroom teacher, ensuring that both theoretical and hands-on automotive skills are covered.
• Create a classroom and shop environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and safety requirements of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans, focusing on automotive technology, safety procedures, and practical application.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives, including automotive tools, equipment, and digital resources.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe classroom and shop area, ensuring that all tools and equipment are properly stored and that safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Take attendance in accordance with school procedures and ensure students are properly accounted for in both classroom and shop settings.
• Indicate to students the basic expectations for behavior and safety in the automotive class, in accordance with WCS policies.
• Be familiar with emergency evacuation routes specific to the automotive classroom and shop areas.
• Know procedures for referring students who are disciplinary or safety problems to appropriate staff.
• May perform duties usually required of the absent teacher, such as bus duty, hall monitoring, or other duties assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications:

• Substitute Teaching Permit
• Knowledge or experience in automotive technology or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom and shop management, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, particularly in the context of automotive instruction and safety protocols.

Length of Contract: On call/as needed

Position Type: Non-Exempt