Job Title:  Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To:  Principal

Brief Description of Position:  

The Family and Consumer Sciences teacher is responsible for providing learning experiences in the family and consumer sciences, disciplines and supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management

• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of all students

• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of all students

• Proficiency in computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, internet, digital media and instructional delivery systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of all students

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established curriculum goals

• Communicate clear objectives to all students for all lessons, units, and projects

• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents regularly

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different needs and interests of students in whole-group and small-group learning

• Seek the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises

• Ensure the classroom environment is safe, healthy and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to all students

• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth and development

• Establish partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the academic program