TITLE: AHS Cosmetology Instructor, part-time contract

DEFINITION:
For the 26-27 school year this will be a 35% teacher contract for instruction of 2 classes of Intro to Cosmetology.  This contract will end as of May 31, 2027.  AHS is working to build a cosmetology program under CTE guidelines and will determine program needs for 27-28 at a later date.  This teacher will introduce students to the basic theory and provide hands-on practice at the introductory level.  

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  The teacher must be appropriately CTE certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
2.  Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.  Ready endorsement preferred.

REPORTS TO:
The AHS Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To facilitate learning by all students, in a standards-based classroom and other educational environments, that will promote higher levels of student achievement by providing an environment conducive to learning that upholds the ideals of collaboration to ensure the highest levels of professionalism.  To promote Cosmetology as a career pathway with a goal of certification for students as they progress through the program.  

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Confidentiality
2. Courtesy
3. Cooperation and positive attitude
4. Reliability/Punctuality
5. Accuracy and efficiency
6. Respectfulness toward others
7. Honesty
8. Timeliness in respect to deadlines
9. The classroom teacher must display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards
10. Will productively participate in Professional Learning Communities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Models ethical standards, continual growth, collaborative work, and care and concern for students, materials, and facilities.
   • Adheres to the code of ethics of the teaching profession of the State of Colorado.
   • Accepts, fulfills, and supports assigned building procedures, responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
   • Follows Board of Education policies and other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the central or building administration
   • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in an effective and prompt manner.
   • Participates in staff development activities, continuing education courses and/or professional organizations to meet educational goals.
   • Implements new learning from staff development opportunities.
   • Works together across grade level/content areas to implement standards, instruction, and assessment, and to adapt best practice, products, and programs.
   • Reports suspected/confirmed injury or abuse of students to building administration and proper authorities.
   • Provides and promotes an educationally, emotionally, and physically safe environment for students.
   • Models and ensures student awareness of proper use of materials, equipment, and/or facilities.
2. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies
   • Establishes classroom routines and acceptable behaviors, then recognizes and reinforces those positive behaviors.
   • Uses appropriate behavior management plans and uses appropriate solutions when identifying student behavioral problems.
   • Provides clear, concise, and reasonable directions, and then offers appropriate levels of questioning and responses while checking for understanding.
   • Communicates the belief that all students can learn and sets high expectations for student learning while providing opportunities for student success.
   • Maximizes instruction time.
3. The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standards-based assessment, planning, and instruction.
   • Clearly displays and ensures that students are aware of the standards and benchmarks.
   • Uses appropriate assessment data to guide instruction prior to and following instruction, and communicates that data to students, parents, and administrators effectively.
   • Provides adaptations and multiple ways for students to express their learning, and adjusts instruction, curriculum, and assessment to meet individual learning needs.
   • Establishes clear expectations for student learning at the beginning of each assignment or course, shares assessment criteria for assignments so students know how to demonstrate proficiency, then uses instructional strategies that are aligned to the assessment.
   • Uses standards-based lesson design and unit organizers to plan instruction.
   • Begins instruction at student's performance level. (Pre-assesses students)
   • Utilizes adopted curricular and assessment materials as the primary instructional guide.
   • Helps students take responsibility and ownership for their own learning.
   • Utilizes and/or develops classroom and building remediation and enrichment strategies.
   • Uses both objective and subjective data to improve student learning through improved instruction.
4. The classroom teacher uses personal and civic responsibility as essential elements in the development of instruction and curriculum.
   • Provides opportunities for students to fulfill classroom leadership and team-building roles.
   • Practices and promotes respectful behavior to self and others.
   • Practices and promotes personal hygiene, health, safety, and self-esteem.
   • Practices and promotes gender, ethnic, and socio-economic equality.
   • Shows empathy toward students and other school professionals.
5. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
   • Records, makes available, and demonstrates in a timely manner, student progress to students, parents/guardians, and principals through state, district, building, formal and informal classroom assessments as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
   • Maintains a professional manner when conferencing with a parent/guardian, and deals with concerns effectively and professionally.
   • Practices good communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents to support student learning as a shared responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Number of teacher days assigned annually
2. 35% Teacher Contract for the 26-27 school year based on the negotiated teacher salary schedule

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.

FLSA Status:             Exempt