Automotive Fundamentals - Electronics Technician
Automotive Fundamentals - Electronics Technician
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Job Title:Automotive Fundamentals - Electronics Technician
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: V0-20 (Based on Experience)Salary Plan
Primary Purpose:The Automotive Fundamentals / Electronics Technician Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in automotive systems and electronic technologies preparing students for entry-level positions in the automotive service industry and/or further specialized training. The teacher will emphasize safety diagnostics repair techniques and foundational knowledge aligned with industry standards and certifications.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree in Automotive Technology Industrial Technology or a related field or appropriate industry certification/license with verifiable experience.
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Trade and Industrial Education or eligibility for a Probationary CTE Certificate.
- ASE Certification or ability to obtain within one year preferred.
- Industry experience in electronics diagnostics and repair a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of two to five years of recent industry experience in automotive service and/or electronics technology.
- Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.
- *Windham School District must be able to issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.
- This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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- Strong knowledge of automotive systems tools diagnostics and electronic technologies.
- Ability to manage a classroom and lab environment focused on student safety and skill mastery.
- Effective communication organization and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to fostering student success through hands-on learning and career readiness.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for Automotive Technology and Electronics.
- Provide hands-on training in basic automotive systems (engine brakes suspension electrical/electronic systems).
- Introduce students to diagnostic tools and software emphasizing real-world applications.
- Maintain an organized safe and functional lab environment that supports student learning.
- Integrate industry-based certifications (e.g. ASE Entry-Level Snap-on Multimeter Certification SP2 Safety) into instruction.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of performance attendance and certifications.
- Support students in career planning including exposure to postsecondary opportunities apprenticeships and work-based learning.
- Collaborate with other CTE teachers administrators and industry partners to enhance the program.
- Attend required training professional development and maintain relevant certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Policy Reports and Law:
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
- Perform duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
- Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned jobduties.
- Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides.
Working Conditions:
- Classroom and automotive lab/shop setting.
- May require lifting use of hand tools and standing for extended periods.
- Occasional travel for training or industry engagement.
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position lift up to 30 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speaking travel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
