KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principals of automotive repair;
• Automotive tools and equipment;
• Proper procedures and practices in the use of automotive tools and equipment;
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to automotive shop areas;
• Capabilities of computer systems, software and hardware common to instructional shop areas;
• Principles of recordkeeping;
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Business correspondence and report writing.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work with a high degree of independence and initiative;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Learn, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures with sound judgment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, automotive technology or a related field OR graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time paid experience in the automotive repair field, preferably as a technician or service writer.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• ASE or AERA or other professional certifications upon hire.
• Ability to be insured by the District’s carrier for operation of district motor vehicles.

• Assists Automotive Technology Department instructors in the preparation of the automobile used in class demonstrations.
• Collaborates with other instructional staff in the design and development of instructional materials and study aids.
• Prepares purchase orders, locates parts, and reviews inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Issues and receives supplies, materials, and equipment for student use in laboratory and classroom assignments; keeps records and effects the return of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures working condition of equipment relating to safety and operations and initiates repairs, as needed.
• Tutors and assists individual or small groups of students in assigned subject-matter areas to reinforce classroom lessons.
• Observes student performance and behavior in the assistance of lab tasks, ensuring safety and lab clean-up.
• Assists instructors in maintaining record keeping for materials, projects, and participation.
• Performs general clerical duties in support of the classroom laboratory.
• Assists faculty and students in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of students; assists in cleaning the classroom and class supplies and equipment.??
• Provides instructors with information relative to student participation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.