CTE Teacher High School - Auto Tech

CTE Auto Tech Teacher

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

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas teacher certification in Trade and Industrial (preferred)
• Associate's Degree (preferred)
• At least three (3) years' experience in an automotive related field.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Strategies: Knowledge of Automotive technology and repair
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of TEA curriculum in Automotive.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Conduct assessment of student learning style and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Coordinate and serve as instructor for pre-professional automotive careers.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and state requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Student Growth and Development: Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal teaching.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• 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: Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Professional Growth and Development: Participate in staff development activities and attend professional development as needed or required.
• 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 district wide 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.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures;
Other duties as assigned