Family Consumer Science Instructor - Miller South Anticipated

Position: Family Consumer Science Instructor - Miller South 2026-2027 Anticipated
Posting Opens June 8, 2026 Posting Closes June 18, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Family Consumer Science Instructor, Anticipated, for Miller South, Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days), Starting Salary $48,967.10. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit- AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through  Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Regina Anderson, Principal, Miller South, .

QUALIFICATIONS
- Required:

* LICENSURE:
You must meet one of the following licensure requirements:

* Currently hold a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teaching license issued by the state of Ohio, OR

* Currently hold a Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential where you are eligible to teach courses in the Culinary (L0) or Hospitality (L1) pathways; OR

* Be eligible for acquiring a teaching license in the FCS or Culinary pathways, as documented by a current CTE-36, and complete the eligibility requirements as determined by the following levels of formal education and work experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts with evidence of at least two (2) years of recent/related work experience; OR

* Associate's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts with evidence of at least three (3) years of recent/related work experience; OR

* High School Diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five (5) years of recent work experience in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.

* Be a current teacher who is eligible to acquire the Family Consumer Science supplemental teaching license by currently holding:

* a valid Ohio resident educator, professional, permanent, or five-year CTE license;

* A Baccalaureate degree

* Passing score on the FCS content-knowledge exam

* Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the FCS content-knowledge exam and issuance of an FCS supplemental teaching license.

* New Hires working under the supplemental license will need to complete at least 2 years of mentored teaching in FCS.

* ADDITIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

* Obtain and keep current all instructional standards certifications, credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.

* Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers, including the Four-Year Resident Educator and/or PAR requirements.

* Meet the State of Ohio CTE Quality Program Standards criteria

* Willing to attend the required third-party curriculum training.

QUALIFICATIONS - Desired:

* Experience teaching FCS and professional/employability skills at the secondary level

* Experience in leading and guiding a team of people.

* A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.

* A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting.

* Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.

Position

Description:

Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor;

Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills, and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum;

Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st-century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;

Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;

Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the program in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.

Engage community and business partners as resources in curriculum development and student products.

Uses technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create, and collaborate;

Uses continuous, authentic, and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports;

Be flexible, resourceful, innovative, and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal;

Creates a classroom environment that incorporates staff members from partnering organizations as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student…