Culinary Arts Instructor Job Austin area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Title

Culinary Arts Instructor

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD‑7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5 % and the TRS Care surcharge is $535 /month.

Primary Purpose

Instruct adult incarcerated students in the technical and soft skills needed to gain entry‑level employment. Direct instruction will include demonstrations of culinary techniques and how to safely prepare food and beverages.

Qualifications

High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.
Five years full‑time, wage‑earning experience within the past ten years in culinary arts, kitchen management, or restaurant management.
Valid Serv Safe Food Handler Instructor/Proctor or Serv Safe Food Manager certification preferred.
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.
Windham School District must be able to issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.
If not currently certified, must obtain Serv Safe Instructor/Proctor certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.

Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.

Participate in district staff development programs as required.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

Participate in all evaluations and self‑studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.

Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.

Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.

Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.

Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.

Give clear oral and written instructions to students.

Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.

Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.

Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.

Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.

Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.

Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.

Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.

Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.

Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.

Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.

Follow statutory and agency regulations.

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.

Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.

Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.

Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or…