Job Title: Instructional Aerospace and Automation Specialist

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Staff Support

Supervising Position: Principal or Designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 06

Last Updated: 04/05/2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Support daily operations and classroom activities in a pathways program, ensuring smooth workflows across multiple spaces. Responsibilities include inventory management, lab setup, and equipment maintenance. Instruct students on machinery use, perform clerical tasks, and collaborate with staff and administration for outreach and after-hours programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Provide instructional support by overseeing small groups of students, offering additional guidance on the safe and appropriate use of machinery, reinforcing classroom learning objectives, promote skill development, encourage academic progress, and assist with classroom operations such as preparing instructional materials, setting up the labs, administering make‑up assessments, and managing daily logistics to ensure an organized and effective learning experience. Daily 30% 2. Supports the daily operation of both the Aerospace Technician Pathway and Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics Pathway, by setting up classroom spaces, calibrating and maintaining equipment, and coordinating the organization, setup, and teardown of course projects across the program. Daily 30% 3. Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher, including typing, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs, calibration, and maintenance, data entry, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping. Daily 10% 4. Support the set up and implementation of new lab equipment for classroom projects and curriculum. Daily 10% 5. Help manage and inventory shop tools and all ancillary equipment, preparing materials and tools for student use. Daily 5% 6. Assist management of various pathway budgets, including maintenance and coordination with teaching staff for purchases of machine tools, shop equipment and consumable supplies. Daily 5% 7. Coordinate with evening programming instructors to ensure smooth flow of primary classes and support of after hour programs. Daily 5% 13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Relevant training and experience in basic 2D and 3D design tools for wiring diagrams, foundational knowledge of assemblies and technical drawing standards, practical familiarity with common hand and power tools, and introductory skills in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Prior training or relevant experience with automated machinery, robotics or PLCs
• Proficient with specialized automation equipment nuances and differences.
• High attention to detail
• Proficient at shop machine maintenance and repair
• Proficient in learning quickly and adapting to new machines and tools and capabilities
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to promote a positive climate, culture, and community
• Ability to respond effectively to requests on short notice and to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Frequent lifting, squatting, and climbing
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Associate's degree
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience with automated machinery, robotics or PLCs