Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

To develop in each pupil an awareness of the importance of a good home environment as a basis for satisfactory home and family living; to motivate each pupil to acquire competencies knowledge and skills relating to child development clothing and textiles consider education family relations food nutrition home nursing safety home decoration and household equipment; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in home economics fields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

1. Teaches concepts and skills in food nutrition clothing and textiles home management family relationships and consumer education to secondary pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Organizes class activities so that preparation instruction or laboratory work and clean up activities can be accomplished within the allotted class time.
4. Demonstrates skill techniques in home economics and prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.
5. Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
6. Instruct pupils in use care and safe operation of household equipment and appliances. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly productive environment in the laboratory type classroom.
8. Evaluates each pupils progress in concepts and skills of subject taught and contribution to a group project or goal.
9. Selects and requisitions books instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; purchases groceries and other supplies as authorized.
10. Encourages pupils to demonstrate learned techniques at home with their families.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
12. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health attitude and learning problems.
13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
14. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
15. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
16. Maintains current vocational information for pupils interested in professional careers and resource materials for those who plan to be homemakers.
17. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ECUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.
2. Ability to solve conflicts maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers fractions decimals and percentages.
2. Ability to use and teach mathematics commensurate with assigned position.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.
2. Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
3. Ability to concentrate think read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have a physical exam and TB test prior to first day of work at the employers expense.
2. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
3. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Excellent human relation skills.
6. Knowledge of office equipment (computers copiers fax machine and related items).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee must regularly sit talk listen and respond. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally the employee may lift up to 50 pounds such as to lift files papers and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with students staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Required Experience:

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