CTE Teacher High School - Auto Tech

Job Title: CTE Auto Tech Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 
 
Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Salary 187 Days

Dept./School: Assigned campus Date Revised: April 17, 2026

Primary Purpose:

To help students learn Automotive and related skills at appropriate levels that will contribute to their development as mature, capable and responsible individuals.

 
Qualifications:
 
Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas teacher certification in Trade and Industrial (preferred)
• Associate's Degree (preferred) 

 
Preferred Experience:

• At least three (3) years' experience in an automotive related field. 

 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

1. Knowledge of Automotive technology and repair
2. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of TEA curriculum in Automotive.
3. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
4. Conduct assessment of student learning style and use results to plan instructional activities.
5. Coordinate and serve as instructor for pre-professional automotive careers.
6. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and state requirements. (CTE & CCMR)
7. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. 

 
Student Growth and Development:

1. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
3. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal teaching.
4. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
5. Participate in related Career Tech Student Organization's (CTSO's) for their program including preparing and traveling with students to competitions if applicable. 

 

 
 Classroom Management and Organization:

1. Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

    

   Professional Growth and Development

4. Participate in staff development activities and attend professional development as needed or required.

5. Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community members.

    

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
 
Working Conditions:
 
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
 
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard interpretation headset equipment.
 
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
 
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
 
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds)

Environment: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel.
 
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; analyze data; implement policy and procedure; coordinate district functions. Districtwide and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. 

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 


 
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Approved by: Leigh Ann Stone Date: April 17, 2026

Reviewed by: Kyalla Bowens Date: April 17, 2026