Teacher CTE - Auto Tech

Pay Grade: 820 (2026-2027 New Hire Salary Schedule) Work Days: 185 Primary Purpose: The Paint & Collision Repair Teacher provides hands-on instruction in collision repair, refinishing techniques, structural analysis, and automotive damage assessment.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Industry experience in automotive repair. TEA certification in one of the following areas: Technology Education: Grades 6-12 Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12 � This assignment requires appropriate work approval; Grades 8-12 � This assignment requires appropriate work approval. Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12.

This assignment requires appropriate work approval. Vocational Trades and Industry � This assignment requires appropriate work approval. Special Knowledge/Skills: Vehicle repair, Diagnostic techniques, repair analysis, and automotive maintenance . Major Responsibilities and Duties: Deliver instruction in automotive maintenance , Vehicle repair, Diagnostic techniques, repair analysis, estimating, and shop safety.

Maintain equipment, Work bench, and tools. Prepare students for ASE and I-CAR credentials. Support partnerships with service/repair shops. Prepare students for competitive events (e.g., SkillsUSA). Secure opportunities for work-based learning, internships and/or employment. Equipment Used: Computer, scanner, printer, copier, calculator Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds SM121825