Division: Career Connect
Position Type:
11 Month
Work Hours: M-F
(Job Grade: 13)
Job Title: Technical Assistant for Aviation
Reports To: CTE Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Approved By: N/A
Prepared Date: 5/2024
Last Revised Date: 5/2024
Summary:
Responsible for assisting the CTE Aviation instructor in the planning and implementation of educational activities in addition to supporting student-related day-to-day operations of the classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support KRESA anti-bias, anti-racism principles, prioritizing equitable opportunity, program representation and support for all students
Assist the CTE Aviation instructor in the planning and implementation of educational activities.
Supplement instruction by assisting the CTE Instructor with additional student support (i.e. individual and small group instruction, drill activities, student accommodations, etc.).
Provide and document instructional accommodations provided to support student success in the program (i.e. additional testing time, modified tests/assignments, reading assessments aloud, etc.).
Assist with student supervision in lab and adherence to safety procedures and protocols.
Meet with Student Engagement Coordinator monthly to report on student progress.
Assess aviation related skills including situational awareness, aerodynamics, navigation and flight planning, teamwork & communication, etc.
Assist with work-based learning experiences
Model 21st Century skills and encourage their use by students
Assist with leadership development and related activities
Attend professional development and other meetings as appropriate and requested.
If needed, communicate with students, parents, CTE staff, and local school staff.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain instructional/classroom records as requested/required.
Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
Maintain a professional personal appearance.
Adhere to classroom health and safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned by teacher/administration.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Kalamazoo RESA handbook.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Recent and relevant work experience in the Aviation industry.
Strongly Preferred: Currently pursuing an education in Aviation or working in the field.
Relevant industry certifications or credentials are beneficial.
Other Skill & Abilities:
Positive attitude toward high school students.
Safety mindset.
Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, dust or the like, depending on location of CTE program (i.e., computer lab vs. auto shop).
Noise level in this environment may be moderate to loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
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Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs
Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.
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