PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
• Develop and implement a high quality, standards-based music education curriculum, including the integration of technology, which will promote students’ comprehensive understanding and appreciation of music.
• Provide music education instruction to a wide range of students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels.
• Develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons to address specific student learning challenges.
• As requested, collaborate with instructional teams in the preparation of student IEP’s and BIP’s.
• Work collaboratively with building-level teams to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Make instructional and program recommendations for growth in the district’s counseling plan.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and related-service providers to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a consistent basis.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach concepts and skills in the automotive industry such as, but not limited to: engine re-building, tune up, lubrication, ignition, wheel/tire balancing, alignment, fuel systems, transmissions/transaxles, chassis and body, electrical systems, brakes, suspensions and steering, axles/drive axles/differentials, engine performance and emissions, air conditioning and heating, and other related automotive applications.
• Identify student needs and work with other professional staff members in developing strategies to meet individual needs.
• Teaching relevant and up-to-date industry standards in the automotive industry to students in a hands-on and dynamic manner
• Deliver established course curriculum and hands-on skills based on program requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor classroom protocols, safety rules, and expectations for all automotive related activities, equipment and tools used in the program; maintain classroom discipline; utilize effective classroom management techniques.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to function in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Establish partnerships with local businesses.
• Deliver performance-based objectives and outlines for course of study following NYSED curriculum guidelines.
• Organize practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in the automotive industry lectures in theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning objectives.
• Attend staff meetings and training per requirements of School Principal and SW BOCES.
• Update and maintain industry relevant Employability Profiles.
• Communicate with employers, parents, and school counselors regarding individual pupil progress.
• Administer assessments and record assessment data-monitor, grade and evaluate students’ progress. Provide grades for report cards.
• Co-chair advisory committee meetings, actively engage in the CTE re-approval process and maintain solid relationships with post-secondary and industry partners.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the building or district.