EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.)

Implements an instructional program that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals with and without disabilities to ensure Success for Every Student.

Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and to communicate these objectives to students, both written and orally.

Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of MCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.

Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives, as well as achieving automotive benchmarks.

Implements identified IEP accommodations. Provides input when necessary to student IEP's.

Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, MCPS policy, and administration to include a daily site journal.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom site, develops reasonable rules of classroom site behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the work site in a fair and just manner.

Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related or automotive requirement purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.

Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for the para educator in collaboration with other instructional staff.

Maintains and engages in activities to improve professional competence.

Participates in department management and shares responsibility for the total Foundation Office programs.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Secures Foundation automotive areas, tools, equipment, and materials at the end of each day.

Performs estimates of automotive parts availability to meet the automotive teaching schedule.

Orders and picks up materials to meet automotive needs with approval from supervisor.

Assists the instructional specialist in the development of an automotive wholesale and sale schedule and completion of required tasks.

Meets with the instructional specialist to address board member concerns and directions following site visits.

Assists the instructional specialist in scheduling and/or communicating with dealerships and businesses.

Communicates with teachers, instructional specialist, program personnel, and program supervisor related to stated duties.

Keeps abreast of new trends and programs in the respective fields of responsibility.

Participates in In-Service activities related to duties.

Assists the instructional specialist with the development of appropriate curriculum for Foundation programs.

Meets with all MCPS automotive teachers on a weekly basis.

Utilizes the resources of MCPS and other government agencies.

Establishes and maintaining community relations.

Calculating job repair costing and estimating.

Plans and coordinates the vehicle inventory and vehicle repair assignments.

Works with students, teachers, and customers during car sales and vehicle donations.

Communicates with manufacturer¿s representatives and suppliers.

Manages MVA required documentation including customer records, tag, and title work.

Possesses a salesman license and secures dealer tags, temporary tags, registrations.

Facilitates tag work between customers and MVA as per dealership requirements.

Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned by the Foundation Specialist and Supervisor.