Instructional Specialist - Cooking

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of assigned supervisor, provide instruction and lessons to classes of students in an assigned specialized subject-matter area; observe, monitor and record student behavior and performance; assist teachers in maintaining student academic and attendance records; and perform related duties as assigned. Each specialized subject area is considered to be a separate classification for Merit System purposes.

Instructional Specialists are responsible for delivering classroom instruction and preparing lesson plans and materials for classes in an assigned specialized subject-matter area, including art, music, percussion, athletics, dance, drama, African dance, nutrition and cooking, and gardening. Work assigned to an Instructional Specialist requires detailed knowledge in subject areas applicable to their instructional assignment and the ability to provide instruction to elementary or secondary students in an effective and engaging manner.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Instruct students in a specialized area of instruction; develop and prepare lesson plans, curriculum and content according to state and District standards; plan, develop and deliver classroom lessons and presentations; develop a variety of instructional materials and exercises; develop methods to explain or demonstrate information to students; prepare samples and demonstrate techniques, processes and methods for students; monitor and assist students through drill, practice and other instructional methods;
  
  work with tutors in individual and small groups of students in assigned subject matter areas to reinforce class lessons, improve skill levels and assist students in completing class and homework assignments; assist instructors in evaluating student understanding and progress; establish class rules and monitors and control student behavior according to established procedures.
• Set up and arrange materials, supplies and equipment for instructional activities; provide technical assistance in the operation, adjustment and maintenance of specialized equipment as assigned.
• Order and maintain supplies, materials and equipment, ensuring adequate supply for instructional use; prepare, issue and collect materials and equipment for student use.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and attendance and class activities; conduct parent and student meetings with staff; confer with school site staff regarding class and outside events; work with staff and administrators to build support for program and instructional activities.
• Maintain a variety of reports and records; track student attendance and participation; maintain records of student progress and attendance as assigned.
• Coordinate, plan, organize and oversee student performances and exhibitions; work with community organizations and agencies to make arrangements for student exhibitions and performances.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment; set up and break down materials for classroom lessons; launder and clean items as necessary.
• Perform general clerical duties in support of classroom activities, including filing, typing or duplicating materials.

Provide instruction on a variety of art methods and techniques, including painting, drawing, clay and pottery making, math-art classes, costume design, poetry-art, graphic art, clay animation and ceramics; set up student art exhibits at local museums.

Provide instruction on reading music and singing on pitch; teach multicultural songs and music to students. Assist with school site special events and assemblies; lead the school in singing at assemblies; assist teachers in preparing classrooms as requested.

Prepare students for stage performances, including providing instruction on stage etiquette and presence, execution of movement and stage transitions and logistics. Prepare, clean and organize…