Job Description
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Reports to: Principal - WACC
General Summary: To develop in each student an awareness of the importance of good home environment as a basis for satisfactory home and family living; to motivate each student to acquire competency, knowledge, and skills relating to child development, clothing-textiles, consumer education, relationships, foods-nutrition, home arts, and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.
Essential Functions:
Teaches concepts and skills in foods and nutrition, clothing-textiles, home arts, relationships, child development, consumer education, and related occupations.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.
Organizes class activities so that preparation, instruction, or laboratory work and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted class time and space.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill techniques in Family and Consumer Science and prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.
Provides individualized instruction as necessary to adapt the curriculum to the individual needs of students.
Instructs students in the use, care, and safe operation of household equipment and
Communicates to the students the types of behaviors needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom.
Evaluates each student's progress in concepts and skills of the subject.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and equipment; maintaining inventory records; purchasing groceries and other supplies as authorized; and requesting repair of equipment as necessary.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on students' progress.
Supervises students during the working day as assigned by appropriate administrative
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains current career education information for students interested in Family and Consumer Science related careers.
Maintains professional competency through in-service education activities provided by the school district and/or self-selected professional and community growth activities.
Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal.
Qualifications:
Indiana Vocational Teaching License in Family and Consumer Science
Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
Length of Contract: 185 days
Position Type: Non-Exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a FACS teacher.
Primary Location Warsaw Area Career Center
Salary Range Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time