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Primary Job Function:
The instructor will teach General, Airframe, or Powerplant curriculum, or a combination of these competencies as required under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The instructor will be required to provide students with classroom and hands-on experience that meet the standards of -and comply with- the requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration. The instructor will maintain an organized classroom and ensure that the lab is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant and adheres to their practices.
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Major Task 1
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Duties:
- Utilize innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques
- Develop and continually refine an innovative, industry-standards based program that prepares students for Aviation occupations and continuing education.
- Prepare students to pass the107 Drone Pilot, OSHA10, Hearing & Noise Protection, Head, Starrett/Snap-on Precision Measuring Instruments Certification, Airframe, and Powerplant credentials while in high school.
- Work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Design, plan and deliver relevant lessons using the course of study and the State of Ohio Content Standards in Aviation.
- Prepare all students to take the General, Airframe and Powerplant written test to become licensed A&P mechanics.
- Collaborate with other instructors and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of the Aviation Maintenance Technician program
- Implement an effective recruitment plan for the Aviation Maintenance Technician program that yields sustained student enrollment and positive student outcomes
- Implement and monitor work placement, job shadowing, and/or internships for all students.
- Create and be actively involved with the Advisory Committee
- Attend seminars and meetings to remain current in the field and meet ODE requirements for licensure.
- Organize and implement appropriate safety precautions in the Aviation lab.
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Major Task 2
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Maintain an active advisory committee with the required composition of membership and hold a minimum of two documented meetings annually.
- Develop positive relationships with business and industry representatives
Maintain appropriate student records, i.e., grades, attendance, work placements, post-secondary outcomes, and industry credential data, etc.Meet all deadlines related to job functions. |
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Other:
- Performs other duties consistent with the function of the job, assigned by supervisor(s).
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: As a key element of this position, the individual must possess management skills that are documented and demonstrated, as well as display the ability to know when to use the necessary skills. The individual must also possess the ability to team build, team participate, and facilitate. The individual must have a demonstrated ability to work with diversity and with a wide range of external agencies as a contributing team player.
General Duties: Instruction of Aviation outcomes to all students, producing CTE outcomes for students in industry credential attainment, Work-based learning placements and opportunities, WebXam administration, and post program placements.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
- Effective program planning for Aviation General, Airframe, and Powerplant
- Research and best practices regarding Aviation
- Knowledge of instructional teaching methods and pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon students' learning styles.
- State-approved WebXams and Industry Recognized Credential assessments
- Ohio Department of Education’s Aviation competencies
- ODE reporting regulations for Education
- State-approved assessments
- State Standards
- TPS Board Policies and procedures
- TPS Discipline Code
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Skilled in:
- Maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information
- Time management
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, and community members
- Organizational skill
- Presentation and facilitation
- Complex problem-solving
Ability to:
- Build positive relationships between students, staff, parents, and community through the use of strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to meet the needs of special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions
- Recognize areas of concern within the Education program and propose or recommend appropriate solutions
- Maintain accurate records and prepare appropriate student work-based learning records
- Create and maintain a climate of respect
- Facilitate change and effectively embrace change management
- Effectively use a computer and related software to fulfill job requirements.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regards to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Certification:
- Hold Ohio Certification /Licensure CTWD 170401 (Aircraft Maintenance) and/or 170400 (Aviation Occupations)
- or have the ability to obtain based on the Ohio Department of Education’s Licensing requirements for Career-Technical Education which will require college coursework
- Must possess an FAA Powerplant/Airframe Rating, with Inspection Authorization preferred
Specific Job-Related Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field preferred with at least two (2) years experience in the field or 5 or more recent/current years work experience as an Aviation Mechanic or closely related field based on the Ohio Department of Education’s Licensing requirements for Career-Technical Education
Driving Requirement: This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive a TPS vehicle for work-related community business must receive written annual authorization to do so.
Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a full-time exempt position.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Employee is subject to completion of a background check every five (5) years.
Employee is required to maintain valid licensure through the Ohio Department of Education.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Toledo Public Schools reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with district policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.
