CTE Teacher - Automotive Technology

• Position Type:
  Career and Technical Education - CTE/ CTE
  - Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location:
  
  001 LUFKIN HIGH

Provide students with appropriate, hands-on, learning activities and meaningful instruction. Assist in developing student's competencies that allow them to successfully enter a post-secondary school and/or training program or entrance to the job market with the ability to function in a multifaceted industry that offers ever-expanding opportunities. Assist in creating Practicum and job shadowing experiences for seniors enrolled in Practicum of Automotive Technology.

Provide opportunities for students to earn industry certifications. Provide opportunities for student growth by assisting in providing a student organization, student competitions, and advisory committee for program.

Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification

Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the career and technical education subject area assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of professional automotive equipment

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned

Ability to seek industry partnerships to obtain additional learning opportunities for students

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

One year student teaching or approved internship

Two to five years of wage-earning experience in the area of certification

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation within the automotive field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, module learning, peer tutoring, laboratory use, shop and field studies, industry related field trips live and virtual, and/or guest speakers.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Provide opportunities to effectively practice basic and advanced technical skills in automotive technology, safety, and service.

Assist in developing student's sense of professionalism necessary for working successfully in the automotive industry.

Assist in recruiting and maintaining the student organization and advisory committee associated with this course.

Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Present a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Create classroom environment 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.

Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

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