Teacher Facs; Facs South Elgin Hs​/Child Dev South Elgin Hs​/Cul Arts Hawk Hollow Ms

Position: TEACHER FACS (0.2 FACS SOUTH ELGIN HS/ 0.2 CHILD DEV SOUTH ELGIN HS/ 0.6 CUL ARTS HAWK HOLLOW MS)
Position Type:
Teacher Middle School/FACS

Date Posted:
5/21/2026

Location:
Hawk Hollow MS / South Elgin HS

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Teacher Family and Consumer Sciences

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: Family & Consumer Sciences

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 03/28/2023

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

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.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-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.
• Display 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.
• Utilize instruction technology and electronic resources to develop student centered learning opportunities.
• Integrate 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 in order 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 planning and implementing 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.

Education

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

Experience / Knowledge

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

Physical Demands

• 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.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.

Attachment(s):

• ETA Benefit
• ETA Salary Schedule .pdf