Family Consumer Science and Career Development Coordinator Teacher - NC Licensure

Family Consumer Science and Career Development Coordinator Teacher
- Valid NC Licensure Required

Asheville City Schools Asheville Middle School
- Asheville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5932381

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 3:18 PM (UTC)

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Career and Technical Education

Family Consumer Science & Career Development Coordinator Teacher (Asheville Middle School)

Job Description

POSITION TYPE: Family Consumer Science & Career Development Coordinator Teacher
- Valid NC Licensure Required

DATE POSTED: September 18, 2026

JOB STATUS: Full-time - 10 months

SCHOOL

DATE AVAILABLE:

Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Location: Based at Asheville Middle School

Reports directly to: Building Level Administrator & CTE Director

Contact:

General Description

The Family and Consumer Science (FACS) and Career Development Coordinator (CDC) Teacher develops lesson plans, teaches Family Consumer Science courses to middle school students, and serves as the lead for the College and Career Exploration program. CCE lead responsibilities include planning and coordinating career exploration experiences, arranging guest speakers and industry connections, serving as the curriculum contact, and collaborating closely with the CTE Director to support program implementation and alignment.

Additionally, the classroom teacher is expected to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. The FACS/CDC teacher is also expected to sponsor a CTSO (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America - FCCLA). FCCLA provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-awareness.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science (FACS 710 or 716) and meet requirements for Career Development Coordinator (CDC 747) or Career Development Facilitator (CDF 749).

Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Family and Consumer Science (completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution along with passing the Praxis exam in Family and Consumer Science 5122 exam).

To convert to a Continuing CDC license (747/749), completion of NCDA Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course and NCDPI New CDC Induction is required (or Option 2: 6 semester hours in counseling theory and career development + Induction). Prior teaching experience (preferred).

SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver engaging and standards-based FACS instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Career Clusters Framework.
• Provide instruction in FACS pathways and middle grades foundational modules, including Foods and Nutrition, Social and Emotional Wellness, and Interior Design concepts.
• Integrate real-world applications, early career exploration, project-based learning, and 21st-century skills.
• Deliver Career Development Coordinator (CDC) functions, including administering career interest inventories, introducing career clusters, organizing guest speakers, and facilitating early work-based learning/career awareness experiences.
• Prepare middle school students for Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) participation (e.g., FCCLA) and encourage leadership and competition opportunities.
• Manage and maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom and lab environment that supports hands‑on learning.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, assessment tools, and technologies to meet diverse learning needs and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families,…