Para Professional of Automotive Technologies

Requirements:

Qualification requirements which the Para Professional must possess:

Education and/or certification:
1. high school graduate
2. one or more Michigan or National Auto Mechanics Certifications
Experience:

two years in appropriate industry and/or recognized training program from a secondary or post-secondary institution

Essential Functions:

Mental Tasks:
1. Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
2. Ability to demonstrate appropriate verbal/written communication in the supervision and teaching of students.
3. Ability to learn new technology as it relates to automotive/diesel technology.
4. Ability to extrapolate information from automotive/diesel repair manuals and computer programs, and explain it to students.
5. Ability to take direction from the professional.
6. Ability to successfully do presentations to students.
Physical Tasks:
1. Ability to drive a vehicle, and load/unload vehicles in need of repair.
2. Ability to drive and operate a forklift.
3. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel in performing automotive/diesel repair work.
4. Ability to lift and move objects of at least 50 lbs. (i.e., tires, batteries, tools, etc.).
5. Ability to assist students with automotive/diesel related skills.
Equipment:
1. Ability to utilize office and classroom equipment such as telephones, computers, printers, copiers, VCR's, calculators, and other basic classroom and school equipment.

Ability to utilize automotive/diesel related equipment such as diagnostic scopes, hoists, welders, auto/diesel repair tools, etc.

Policy Requirements:

Adhere to applicable Master Agreement, district and/or building policies and procedures including the staff handbook, but not limited to:
1. attendance
2. business procedures
3. student discipline
4. safety (tornado, fire, lock-down, abuse/neglect procedures, etc.)
5. personal appearance
6. emergency, accident or illness
Attend all required meetings and in-service programs on time.
Follow administrative directives, verbal and/or written.
Maintain confidentiality.
No extensions on allotted breaks or lunch times.
Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
Demonstrate acceptable ethical standards of the position.

Job Performance:
Communication and interpersonal relationship skills expected:
1. Communicate clearly and accurately when writing/speaking.
2. Communicate student concerns to appropriate:
  1. supervisor
  2. other school personnel
Management and organization skills expected:
1. Complete assignments and paperwork accurately, on time, and without constant supervision.
2. Assist other personnel as needed.
Application of job knowledge expected:
1. Demonstrate logical problem solving skills.
2. Demonstrate skill in assisting students to meet objectives and in utilizing educational equipment, materials, and resources.
3. Provide positive reinforcement to students.
4. Assist in the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to student learning.
5. Meet specific performance objectives developed jointly with immediate supervisor.
  
  Duties:
6. Prepare equipment, material, and supplies for student learning.
7. Assist Program Manager with attendance.
8. Assist Program Manager with demonstrations in the classroom and in laboratory.
9. Assist or direct housekeeping assignments for students.
10. Assist Program Manager with student discipline.
11. Enforce safety rules and regulations.
12. Help maintain Inventory of supplies.
13. Assist Program Manager with grading and student progress.
14. Assist Program Manager with upgrading curriculum and scheduling work.
15. Assist Program Manager with maintaining equipment.
16. Assist Program Manager in processing work orders and dealing with customers.
17. Assist with the implementation of students' individualized education and health care plans.
18. Fabrication of training materials.

Other duties as assigned.