Culinary Arts and Family Consumer Science Teacher

High School Culinary Arts And Family Consumer Science Teacher

Purpose:

This teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a High School Culinary Arts and Consumer Science program for all students in grades 9-12. Course offerings include but are not limited to Culinary Arts I & II, and Advanced Culinary Arts.

Qualifications:

A valid and current Illinois State PEL in High School or eligibility Demonstrated success and understanding of Family Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.

Reports to:

Building Administration

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and/or review curriculum mapping, pacing guides, and lesson/unit plans to guide courses in Culinary Arts I & II, and Advanced Culinary Arts. Deliver instruction in a food lab and classroom for Culinary Arts and other courses as deemed appropriate. Attends professional development and training related to Consumer Science and Culinary programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.

Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration. Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement. Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Organizes, develops, and coordinates special culinary events/activities. Keeps accurate records and delivers timely reports as required. Participates in student team meetings as needed. Participates in collaborative teacher/staff meetings as required. Maintains curricular and supplementary material inventories and makes purchasing requests in a timely manner to ensure necessary supplies are available for student projects.

Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning. Follows the District's job description for teachers. Perform other duties and take-on responsibilities as assigned by district and/or building administration.

Terms of Employment:
As determined by the MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Range $42, commensurate with experience