Family & Consumer Science Teacher; FTE Con

Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Location:

Kamiakin High School

Qualifications

Required:

• Washington State Teacher's certificate with endorsement in Family & Consumer Sciences appropriate for high school level.
• Washington State CTE certification in Family & Consumer Science and Work-Based Learning.
• Satisfactory evaluations

Qualifications Preferred:

• Current First Aid/CPR cards.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in Family & Consumer Science focusing on consumer education, nutrition, fiber arts, interior design, and child development.
• Teaching techniques which reflect interactive student-centered, topic driven instruction and incorporate communicative activities and authentic materials.
• Evidence of training or experience in using technology and real world applications to enhance teaching and learning.
• Training or experience in the development of integrated curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to use/learn computer technology for word processing, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, electronic grading and attendance, communication by e-mail, and ability to implement computer skills into daily classroom instruction.
• Awareness of current changes in education (i.e. education reform).
• Ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles.
• Demonstrated success or training in providing leadership and guidance to the youth leadership requirements of the program (FCCLA).
• Demonstrated success in maintaining a positive, productive learning climate in the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
• Evidence of satisfactory experience in curriculum development, classroom management, and organization for routine detail.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Description:

• Teach a variety of Family and Consumer Education courses;
  Interior Design, Fiber Arts, Child Development, and Career & Consumer Connections.
• Work with the appropriate advisory committee; attend meetings and implement advisory committee recommendations.
• Work cooperatively with other F&CS staff to align program competencies and expectations with district approved program standards.
• Provide opportunities for all students to participate in student leadership activities (FCCLA).
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, staff and administration.
• Believe cultural diversity is a strength and have the attitude that we will meet the needs of any child who enters our school.
• Participate in the development of an integrated curriculum and its implementation into instruction.
• Incorporate technology into the instructional process.
• Become involved with business and community partnerships to enhance student learning and service opportunities.
• Be a "team player" by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others.
• Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change in education.
• Be committed to success for all children.
• Be flexible and cooperative in schedule changes and accommodating in their needs for use of facility.
• Participate in building wide programs, including teaching technology, violence prevention, multicultural education, and study and social skills.
• Implement the requirements of IDEA, Section 504, and ADA in the education of students with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Mobility:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:
The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:
The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student…