Culinary Arts Teacher at Jellico High School

Position Title: Culinary Arts Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Active industry certification or credential relevant to the CTE program or subject area being taught.
• Relevant industry work experience in the career or technical field associated with the teaching assignment.
• Meet all applicable Tennessee Department of Education requirements for serving as a CTE teacher, including any required licensure, industry certification, work experience, or credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the assigned career or technical field.
• Ability to develop and deliver instruction that incorporates hands-on, career-focused learning experiences.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, industry partners, and administrators.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel and community/business partners to support student career readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in the assigned CTE program, incorporating academic, technical, and career-related knowledge and skills.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional materials, projects, assessments, and hands-on learning activities aligned with state standards and CTE program requirements.
• Provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply technical knowledge and skills through laboratory, project-based, and work-based learning experiences, as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate safety procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards related to the assigned CTE program.
• Modify instruction, assignments, projects, and learning materials as needed to meet the individual needs and learning levels of students.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain accurate records and grades.
• Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, certifications, examinations, competitions, internships, work-based learning opportunities, and/or postsecondary education, as applicable to the program.
• Incorporate current industry practices, technology, equipment, and standards into classroom instruction.
• Maintain and demonstrate current knowledge of developments, trends, technology, and practices within the assigned career field.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and legal guardians to communicate student progress, performance, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, special education personnel, teacher assistants, counselors, and support staff to provide appropriate individualized support for students.
• Collaborate with local businesses, industry partners, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, and community agencies to strengthen CTE opportunities and support student career readiness.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required industry certifications and/or credentials.
• Maintain appropriate inventory, equipment, tools, supplies, and instructional materials associated with the CTE program.
• Ensure that students follow all applicable safety procedures and school policies while participating in classroom, laboratory, shop, and work-based activities.
• Ensure that students have opportunities to develop employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school and district and comply with applicable Board policies and state and federal requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The position may require:

• Managing large groups of students with diverse needs and maintaining classroom, laboratory, or shop discipline.
• Responding appropriately to student behaviors and adapting to unexpected situations.
• Regular standing, walking, and moving throughout the classroom, laboratory, shop, or other instructional environments.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, or working in various positions depending upon the CTE program and instructional activities.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling instructional materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as required by the assigned program.
• Demonstrating and supervising the safe use of tools, machinery, equipment, technology, and other materials associated with the CTE program.
• Periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Working in classroom, laboratory, shop, or other environments that may involve noise, dust, heat, machinery, chemicals, or other conditions specific to the assigned CTE program.
• Performing duties necessary to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.