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Job Title: Technical High School (Avionics Instructor)

Posting Date: July 6, 2006

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary Range: DFT - (annually)

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: The Detroit Public Schools offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Location: Davis Aerospace Technical High School

Qualifications

Education:

Must possess and provide evidence of minimum high school graduation and have a minimum of four (4) full years of work experience (8000 hours) of which two (2) full years (4000 hours) must be within the last six (6) years of recent and relevant avionics service experience. Must possess a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radio Telephone Operators License.

Experience:

The candidate must possess a thorough professional knowledge, acquired through work experience in the following area(s): AM & FM Transmitters, Receivers, Transceivers, Electromagnetic Wave Emissions, Avionic Radio Repair Station Regulations And Procedures, Electrical Systems And Ground Safety, Line And Bench Maintenance Of Airborne Communication Systems, Line And Bench Maintenance Of Airborne Radio Navigation Systems And Equipment, Line And Bench Maintenance Of Airborne Radar Systems, Installation of Avionics Systems, and Calibration Of Test Equipment. Airframe & Powerplant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification is a bonus for consideration.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal/Designee, the Avionics Instructor will:

Essential Functions:

1. Implement the District’s curriculum through an on-going process of planning for innovation, change and continuous academic improvement;

2. Create a classroom/lab environment that emulates and is conducive to learning avionics skills;

3. Establish a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of all students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student;

4. Improve student achievement and advancement through data-driven assessment interventions;

5. Establish student success as a primary goal and provide opportunities for all students to experience success;

6. Provide for the well-being, health and safety of all students;

7. Effectively communicate and involve parents and community in the Avionics program;

8. Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students;

9. Expand cooperative relationships with community organizations, individuals, and/or activities related to aviation services;

10. Promote student recruitment, attendance and retention;

11. Integrate academic and career/technical Avionics program curriculum;

12. Seek out and participate in professional growth experiences, such as externships;

13. Involve students in state and federal educational student organizations;

14. Participate in the related program advisory committees;

15. Enhance student mastery of Entrepreneurship and employability skills and customer service skills required for the work-place;

16. Build good interpersonal relationships and establish positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues;

17. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Security Clearance:

You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.

Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.