Job Title: Family & Consumer Science Teacher Supervisor: Principal

Job Classification: Exempt

Contract Length: 187 Days

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops skills in Family & Consumer Science courses. Works under direction of Principal and CTE coordinator to prepare students for industry certifications in Culinary and Food Services.

Essential Duties

1. Teaches content and skills in Family & Consumer Science courses utilizing curriculum designated by Berea Independent Schools.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Berea Independent Schools.
3. Adapts Family & Consumer Science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
4. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the divisions basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
5. Evaluates academic and social growth of students prepares report cards keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports checklists census forms and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
6. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
7. Evaluates each students progress in meeting the course standards for Family & Consumer Science skills.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly productive classroom environment.
9. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
10. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
11. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
12. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
13. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA student clubs and after-school activities.
3. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and activity/learning centers.
4. Performs other duties as assigned by principal or appropriate administrator.

Certification Requirement

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.

• Condition of Employment

Insurability by the Districts liability insurance carrier.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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 document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.

Required Experience:

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