Job Description:

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking an Automotive Technology Instructor to teach Automotive Technology courses at the Career Academy & Technical Center. This position provides hands-on, industry-aligned instruction designed to prepare students for entry-level employment, postsecondary education, or advanced training in automotive technology.

This position will start August 14th, 2026. New Teacher Orientation will be held on August 11th, 12th, and 13th.

Position Type: Full-time, benefited position aligned to the school calendar (9-month academic year). A teaching contract is 187 days.

Location: BPS Technical Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach Automotive Technology courses, including Automotive Technology I and II.
Provide instruction in areas such as engine diagnostics, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, HVAC, suspension and steering, drivetrain, and automotive safety.
Deliver instruction in a hands-on automotive lab environment using industry-aligned practices.
Maintain a safe, organized, and instructionally effective shop and classroom.
Supervise and assess student work on program and student vehicles in accordance with course and safety guidelines.
Integrate career-ready practices, employability skills, and professional standards into daily instruction.
Support student participation in SkillsUSA and other career-connected learning opportunities.
Develop and maintain curriculum aligned to ASE standards and district expectations.
Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
Collaborate with CTE staff, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Participate in professional development and school/district initiatives as required

Instructional Environment

Courses are taught on a block schedule.
Instruction is primarily hands-on and lab-based with supplemental classroom instruction.
Students work individually and collaboratively on real-world automotive tasks and diagnostics.

Qualifications

Required:

North Dakota CTE teaching license or eligibility to obtain licensure (district support available).
Background in automotive maintenance and light repair.
Ability to work effectively with high school students in a technical, hands-on learning environment.
Commitment to maintaining a safe instructional setting.

Preferred:

ASE certification(s) or experience working in ASE-certified automotive programs or repair facilities.
Experience mentoring, training, or supervising youth or young adults.
Experience integrating industry standards into instructional practice.
Willingness to develop partnerships with industry and postsecondary institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong technical knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostics.
Effective classroom and lab management skills (district support available).
Ability to build positive relationships with students.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Additional Information
The Automotive Technology program is an ASE-aligned program delivered in a fully equipped automotive lab. Students are encouraged to enroll in a two-year sequence and participate in SkillsUSA.
Candidates with industry experience who are interested in transitioning into teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary: $53,713 to $79,872 Per Year