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
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