What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026SY Automotive Technology Instructor -Manuel Tech position at Kansas City Public Schools?
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Job Title: Automotive Technology Instructor
Job Title Code: 00870
Salary Grade: T01-T06 (see Teacher Salary Schedule for pay rates)
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Reports To: Coordinator/Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Purpose Of Job
Responsible for providing instruction in the area of Automotive Technology
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
Terms Of Employment
Length of work year: 10-month calendar
Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.
Job Description
Job Title: Automotive Technology Instructor
Job Title Code: 00870
Salary Grade: T01-T06 (see Teacher Salary Schedule for pay rates)
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Reports To: Coordinator/Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Purpose Of Job
Responsible for providing instruction in the area of Automotive Technology
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and execute lesson plans that lead toward student achievement of competencies in the area of Automotive Technology.
- Develop and update, as needed, the curriculum for the Automotive Technology program.
- Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities of the Automotive Technology program.
- Maintain inventory and repair records, and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Maintain an Advisory Board and keep records of meeting notices, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
- Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in Automotive Technology.
- Actively participate in all professional development activities as required by the School District of Kansas City, Missouri.
- Integrate Career & Technical Student Organization (C.T.S.O.) leadership activities into the Automotive Technology program.
- Perform willingly, other duties as assigned by the Coordinator/Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a Missouri Career Education Certification in the area of Trade and Industrial Education/Automotive.
- Provide documentation and verification of a minimum of three (3) years or (6,000) hours of direct occupational experience in Automotive Technology within the most recent ten years. A Baccalaureate Degree or Associates Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Automotive Technology may be considered as meeting one year or (2,000) hours of the employment requirement.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Teaching experience in an urban setting
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
Terms Of Employment
Length of work year: 10-month calendar
Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.