Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), a nonprofit organization and affiliate of Easterseals Colorado, encourages and empowers individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades. Currently, TACT is seeking a full-time/exempt Auto Mechanics Instructor to join the team in Englewood, CO. Position Overview: + Provides vision for the Auto Mechanics curriculum and advocates for its implementation and execution for those with autism. + Develop innovative units of study for the Auto Mechanics curriculum that incorporate the academic standards and scope & sequence. + Provides coaching for integration of Auto Mechanics core curriculum to up to six individuals with autism in each class. + Contributes to any TACT communications, such as newsletters, website, marketing materials, etc. Responsibilities: + Teaches assigned classes in the specified domain area of expertise. + Exhibits proficiency and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes. + Plans and implements an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student, which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards. + Prepares and develops activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards. + Develops and maintains a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies. + Integrates technology into daily classroom teaching and student learning. + Decorates classrooms appropriately and keeps it clean, neat, and presentable. + Engages families in their children's education and communicates regularly and effectively with students and families. + Effectively utilizes best practices in teaching those with autism. + Assists in the ongoing development of TACT’s curriculum and core performance standards. + Submits an annual unit pacing plan to the Educational Director. + Provides monthly units of study for review by the Educational Director. + Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices to help meet the school's performance standards and expectations. + Informs colleagues and the executive team of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arise with students. + Reinforces the school’s core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom + Fulfills assignments monitoring duties. + Participates in professional development sessions. + Devotes the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching. + Demonstrates initiative and provides evidence of professional development towards becoming the best teacher one can be. + Is open to and enthusiastically involved in innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues, and the executive team. Qualifications: + 2+ years of experience in the field of Auto Mechanics. + Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction and those with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities. + Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Experience with the use of personal computers and educational technology. + Ability to demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school. + Ability and willingness to model the school’s Core Values with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community. + Reinforces the school’s Core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit consistently throughout the school environment and supports and holds accountable colleagues in doing the same. M/F/D/V/G EOE E-Verify Employer