Teacher FACS

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Position /

Title:

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/

Location:

Family & Consumer Sciences

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To:

Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 03/28/2023

Supervises: N/A

To deliver instruction in one or more areas of Family & Consumer Sciences (Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Child Development & Education) that engages students in integrated content learning and technical skill development needed for post-secondary and career success as well as obtaining Industry Recognized Credentials.

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Utilizes instruction technology and electronic resources to develop student-centered learning opportunities.
• Integrates technical, literacy, math and science skill development to provide relevant learning opportunities for all students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, community members, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements building and district assessments to monitor student achievement, and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required by Response to Intervention.
• Works cooperatively with building administrator(s) in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and plans and implements a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• May require facilitation of student run business.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy through the adopted student information system.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in assigned area(s) in a fair and just manner.
• Possible participation in co-curricular student and organizations and competitions.
• Participation in Regional/ District advisory councils.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Major:
  Family and Consumer Science, Focus:
  Culinary Arts from an accredited university.
• Illinois educator license.

• 2000 hours related work experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred but not required.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.