Technology Device Maintenance Teacher 25/26 School Year

Job Description

Salary: $58,000 to $65,000 DOE

Technology Device Maintenance Teacher 25/26 School Year

AZACS is growing and we would like you part of our award-winning team!

AZACS was awarded the2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Awardfor Arizona; and the2022 YASS Prizefor innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools

Under the supervision of the Director of STEAM & CTE, the Technology Device Maintenance Teachers primary responsibility is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The program will include work-based learning in the schools new Tech Repair Studio. Instruction will be hands-on and aligned with technical and professional skills standards outlined by Arizona State and AZACS CTE requirements. The instructor must have the ability to differentiate technical instruction for various levels of students on the autism spectrum and students with other special needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach problem-solving and critical thinking in the maintenance and repair of technology devices
• Identify and apply personal responsibility for a safe and healthy environment
• Teach the use of job-specific tools, materials, and equipment used to maintain technology
• Explain various safety measures and procedures and how inadequate measures can damage equipment
• Operate and maintain delivery robot
• Identify security issues related to the technology environment (i.e., computer hardware and software, data, mobile devices, networks, etc.)
• Instruct students on user-related threats (i.e., ransomware, phishing, viruses, email attachments, social engineering, spoofing, identity theft, spamming, etc.)
• Identify issues and trends affecting data and information privacy
• Identify common system components, install and configure common peripheral devices
• Assess and identify troubleshooting and best practices to resolve
• Collect data on skill acquisition and academics as directed
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Manual
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited university or college in Industrial Technologies and 240 clock hours of verified occupational experience in the specific trade to be taught; OR 6,000 clock hours of verified occupational experience in the specific trade to be taught;
• Arizona Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate OR ability and willingness to obtain CTE certification.
• Must be able to maintain a cordial and collaborative working relationship with employees and administrative staff.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Google G-Suite experience preferred.
• A valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card (or the ability to obtain one) is required.
  
  

Benefits:

• Work in a state-of-the-art autism school
• 12-month, year-round position
• Competitive salary: $58,000 to $65,000 DOE
• 96 hours PTO (prorated)
• Paid school breaks and federal holidays
• Benefit participation available: medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, pet insurance
• 401k participation with company match
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
  
  

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Positions in this class require stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  
  

Light Work:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.
  
  

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.