CTE Middle School Family and Consumer Science Education-Foods and Nutrition/Culinary Arts Teacher

Length of Position:  Permanent 

Type of Benefits:  Full 

Months per year:  10 

Number of hours per week:  37.50

Number of days per week:  5

State Salary Schedule:  Yes 

Middle School Teacher-Job Description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved CtE curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers the school curriculum in accordance with the school district's goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students during out-of-classroom activities during the school day, including those involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs. 

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

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

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones. 

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• A teacher in the Family and Consumer Science pathway must perform many duties to facilitate a successful program. It is the responsibility of the teacher to organize and conduct an instructional program that will: 

  1. Improve the quality of Family and Consumer Science education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students; 
  2. Use strategies for integrating academic and Family and Consumer Science education; 
  3. Contribute to the educational objectives of the public school system by providing information to Family and Consumer Science students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment; 
  4. Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment; 
  5. Enhance youth leadership and FCCLA as an integral part of instruction; 
  6. Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy; 
  7. Inform students about Family and Consumer Science literacy.