High School Robotics Teacher

Reports to:  Building Administrator
Location: Pinckney Community High School
Application Link: www.pinckneypirates.org/jobs

About Pinckney Community Schools:
Located in beautiful Livingston County, Pinckney Community Schools serves a suburban-rural community known for its scenic parks, lakes, and trails. We are committed to educational excellence and creating inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive.

Position Overview:

Pinckney Community Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated High School Robotics Teacher. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a rigorous, engaging, and student-centered classroom environment, and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the personal growth of each student.   At Pinckney Community Schools, we prioritize social-emotional learning to support students' growth, resilience, and success. We seek individuals who share this commitment and are dedicated to fostering SEL principles to empower students and strengthen our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and standards-aligned instruction in Robotics to high school students.
• Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Design and implement laboratory experiments and hands-on learning experiences that reinforce scientific concepts and promote critical thinking.
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom culture that promotes student success and respect for all learners.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities to develop interdisciplinary and cross-curricular lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, including professional development, school improvement planning, and extracurricular events.

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Industrial Technology (IX), and/or Michigan Occupational Education certificate in Industrial Technology (Precision Production Trades General). Individuals with a high school diploma and a minimum of two full years (4,000 hours) of recent and relevant occupational experience (experience is considered recent if it occurred no more than ten years prior to the date of application) and a willingness to work toward the Interim Occupational Certificate will also be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:   Industrial robot operation (FANUC), Programmable logic controller installation and operation (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Industrial and residential electrical fundamentals, Sensor applications and installation, Electro pneumatic fundamentals, Computer aided manufacturing including CAD/CAM/CNC, and Machine tool operation.

• Commitment to mentoring students interested in CTE programs and engineering professions and to continued professional growth and training in this field of study.

• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships and rapport with students, parents and colleagues and a commitment to professional collaboration and communication.

• Ability to work in a laboratory setting and direct students in the use of all appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Experience in designing and facilitating lessons and activities with clear standards-aligned learning targets and success criteria.
• Ability to effectively assess student learning, implement strategies for student engagement, and promote student ownership of learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in establishing a safe, collaborative classroom environment and culture.
• Experience using the Google platform for classroom learning and communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Experience in data-driven instruction and formative assessment practices.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience
• Current resume
• Copies of transcripts, certifications, and credentials

Compensation & Benefits:  Per the Pinckney Community Schools PEA agreement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust

focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of

time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The