Teacher CTE - Auto Tech

Position Type: Career and Technical Education / Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (Auto Tech or Auto Collision). Primary Purpose The Paint & Collision Repair Teacher provides hands‑on instruction in collision repair, refinishing techniques, structural analysis, and automotive damage assessment. Qualifications Industry experience in automotive paint/collision. TEA certification in one of the following areas (Work approval required for certain grades): Technology Education: Grades 6-12 Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12 (Work approval required). Grades 8-12 (Work approval required) Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12 (Work approval required) Vocational Trades and Industry (Work approval required) Special Knowledge/Skills Collision repair Refinishing techniques Structural analysis Automotive damage assessment Major Responsibilities and Duties Deliver instruction in body repair, painting, refinishing techniques, structural analysis, automotive damage assessment, estimating, and shop safety. Maintain refinishing equipment, spray booths, and tools. Prepare students for ASE and I-CAR credentials. Support partnerships with collision 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plano ISD