Mechatronics Instructor Needed - Kent, MI

[Calvin Hartley]

Hello all!

I attend a tech center called KCTC here in the Grand Rapids Michigan area. They are looking for an instructor for a Mechatronics program. They approached me because of my involvement in FIRST to see if I knew anybody that might be able to fill the role. (Just so you know, they are also considering starting a team at KCTC, so there is a great opportunity to be involved with a new team as well!) The information about the job is below, copied from an email. If you would like me to forward the original email, let me know your email address and I can do that. If you have any questions feel free to respond here or PM me and I will get your questions answered. Or you can contact KCTC directly. Thank you!

Originally Posted by Kent ISD

Instructor - Mechatronics
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Category: High School Teaching - Career Tech Ed/Instructor
Date Posted: 4/29/2013
Location: Kent ISD Kent Career Technical Center
Date of Availability: 2013-14 School Year
Date Closing: 05/21/2013


2930 Knapp, NE - Grand Rapids, MI 49525 - ph: 616.364.1333

V A C A N C Y N O T I C E

Job Title: Instructor - Mechatronics
Kent Career Technical Center
Full time / 2013-2014 School Year (186 days)

Date Posted: April 29, 2013 Application Deadline: May 21, 2013

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience – per Master Agreement

Benefits: Excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision; sick and personal days; retirement program

Summary: The Mechatronics Instructor shall deliver the State of Michigan Curriculum as regulated by the Michigan Department of Education to students in the Mechatronics program for Kent Career Technical Center.

Job Qualifications:
• Minimum of Associate's degree
• Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Mechatronics (CIP Code 14.4201) or in Industrial Production or Electro Mechanical Technology or hold a VT and Occupational Certificate in the Electrical area.
• Or, if no Occupational Certificate, 4,000 hours of paid recent (last 6 years) and relevant work experience to qualify for Annual Vocational Authorization in Mechatronics or a related field, such as Engineering or Robotics.
• Must be able to develop and deliver Mechatronics curriculum, utilize best practice and web technologies to deliver instruction, develop authentic learning projects, develop and maintain contacts and partnerships with those in the industry.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, technology skills, be detail and team oriented, and have excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with high school age students and diverse student population, preferred.


Job Responsibilities:
• Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Develop project based learning experiences and effectively integrate lab equipment into student learning and assessment.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keep attendance records.
• Maintain a positive system of classroom management.
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
• Facilitate work based learning experiences for students (field trips, job shadows, internships, job placement).
• Promote and market the Mechatronics and overall KCTC programs.
• Provide evaluation and development of the Mechatronics curriculum.
• Insure a safe lab and classroom environment.
• Monitor the budget, determine equipment needs and place orders.
• Serve on the Mechatronics Advisory Committee and others when necessary.
• Integrate technology to leverage the online capabilities of the Mechatronics Curriculum.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience with:
o Systems Integration/Mechatronics
o System Design/Prototype/CADD
o Electrical/Motor Controls/VFD/Servo/Sensor Driven
o Mechanical
o Control Systems/Electrical controls
o PLC/Diagnostics
o Fluid Power/Pneumatics
o Robotics
o Electronic/Sensors
o Manufacturing/Machining/CNC
o Quality/Measurements
o Blueprint/Schematics/Drafting

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.


To Apply:
• Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online.
• Applications must be completed online at www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
• No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.
• Computer terminals are available in the Kent ISD Educational Service Center lobby from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use.
• The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire


It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Coni Sullivan, Esq., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Services.



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