About this opportunity
Illinois School District U-46 lists this Auto/Mechanics Coach NATEF opportunity in elgin, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
Larkin High School
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
06/01/2027
Position / Title: Automotive Team
Bargaining Unit: NAC
Department/Location: HS Activities
Calendar Days: N/A
Reports To: Building Athletic/Activities Director
JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023
Supervises: N/a
Function / Position Summary
To build and maintain a high-quality automotive program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with CTE department to provide opportunities for students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests
40 Hours of Meetings/Practices
Attendance at Freshman Orientation and 8th Grade Night as applicable
Coordinate Fundraiser Opportunities
Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization
Education Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Education preferred
Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred
-OR- High School Diploma required
Related coursework and/or previous related experience required
Experience / Knowledge Previous automotive experience required.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Spanish language skills preferred.
Physical Demands Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Terms of Employment This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.
Attachment(s): ETA Appendix F.pdf
Worksite address
elgin, IL, 60122, US
Who can apply
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