Primary Purpose:

The role of the cosmetology teacher is to provide instructional activities that prepare students to pursue a career in the field of cosmetology. This is primarily done by getting students the hours needed to receive a Texas Cosmetology Operator's License.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Trade and Industrial Education Grades (8-12) 
• Vocational Trades and Industry teaching certification with appropriate work approval
• Texas State Cosmetology Instructor's License
• Valid Texas State Teaching License
• Valid driver’s license
• Bachelor's Degree in any major field and three years of full-time wage earning experience in the occupation for which instruction is being given. (Statement of Qualifications must be approved and on file with the Texas Education Agency)
• At least 3 years of experience teaching cosmetology in a high school setting  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Maintain positive relationships with teachers, administrators, and community members
• Ability to instruct students
• Effective presentation skills to stakeholders in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations
• Willingness to assume leadership positions
• Experience with research-based instructional practices 
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication including emails, reports, spreadsheets, staff development plans, educational forms, etc
• Interpret and carry out oral and written instructions

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a high school level cosmetology program (preferred)

Salary : $51,000