Automotive Technology Instructor

Cabot Public Schools; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Public Schools, Inc. seeks a Secondary Teacher/Automotive Technology Instructor to lead the auto tech shop and classroom at Cabot High School.

The role involves planning daily shop projects, supervising student groups, and aligning instruction with state standards to prepare students for the modern automotive workplace. You will collaborate with staff and industry partners to ensure relevant training, maintain equipment, and support diverse learners through accommodations and modifications

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a teaching license with 568 Automotive Service Tech endorsement.
• Successful completion of all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily shop projects and create related instructions
• Monitor activities of small groups of students
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Document student progress for state-required standards
• Work with business & industry partners to ensure industry-standard training techniques are being taught

Skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Organizational skills

Self-evaluation and professionalGrowth

Education

Teaching license with 568 Automotive Service Tech endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Secondary Teacher/ Automotive Technology Instructor
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: Cabot High School

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the building principal and the CTE instructor, the applicant will manage instruction in the auto tech shopand classroom to prepare the students to meet the demands of the modern automotive technology workplace.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Plan daily shop projects and create related instructions
• Monitor the activities of small groups of students
• Monitor students as they work to complete daily assignments and tasks based on state standards for the auto tech program
• Providesupport needed for students by assisting them in the learning process, based on their individual needs and educational plans
• Maintain individual records for each student as required by district school board policy and state directives
• Maintain discipline within the classroom and shop setting
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintain tools and equipment in the classroom and shop setting
• Develop appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of all students and create engaging activities that break down shop competencies, tasks, and projects for diverse learners.
• Assist students in understanding and working with automotive repair processes, technical equipment, and diagnostic equipment
• Plan, prepare, and organizesupplemental course materials if needed
• Workwith students to reinforce learning and behavioral objectives of the course
• Documentstudent progress and skill attainment for state-required standards and skills
• Work with business & industry partners to ensure industry standard training techniques are being taught

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the competencies and skills required of students in an automotive technical training program in a high school setting
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with students, staff, and other stakeholders, including business and industry partners
• Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain a teaching license with a 568 Automotive Service Tech teaching endorsement/technical permit, work experience as an automotive technician and trainer, OR be able to obtain the necessary technical teaching permit as required by Arkansas Department of Education.
• Successful completion of all background checks