CTE Teacher - Cosmetology - Veterans Memorial HS

Position: CTE Teacher - Cosmetology - Veterans Memorial HS - 2026-2027
Title

Teacher - Cosmetology

Department

Campus Based

Reports to

Campus Principal

Compensation

Teacher Pay Scale

Days

187

Revised: 03/21/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The CTE Teacher participates as a member of the instructional staff in planning for teaching, motivating students, developing classroom climate, managing the classroom, interacting with pupils and evaluating pupils.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Cosmetology Operator license
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned. (Trade and Industrial Education Grades 6-12 or 8-12 with appropriate work approval) or
• Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience must complete an approved educator preparation program (EPP)
  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • OR an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • OR a High School Diploma or equivalent, five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • Eligible military experience may be used in lieu of civilian experience; your EPP will review for eligibility

• Plus, a valid license is appropriate for the assignment
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of CTE content area and experience in the cosmetology industry.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Supervision and sponsoring of work-based learning and/or student organizations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Plans the long- and short-range objectives for assigned courses
• Develops lesson plans with the appropriate essential elements
• Collects and uses a variety of information to guide the growth and development of individual pupils
• Maximizes amount of time available for instruction
• Demonstrates effective teaching methods and selects appropriate teaching materials using a variety of activities to develop student interest and performance
• Establishes standards for individual pupils in terms of ability levels
• Creates a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional and moral development
• Manages pupil behavior and activities to allow for learning
• Communicate effectively with students
• Evaluates and provides feedback on pupil performance continuously by utilizing a variety of sources insure mastery of the essential elements
• Teaches for cognitive, effective, and/or psychomotor learning and transfer
• Maintains accurate student accounting records and other records in compliance with local and state requirements
• Participates in in-service workshops
• Participates in extracurricular activities as assigned
• Plans for and engagement in professional development
• Interacts and communicates effectively with parents and school staff
• Participates in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities
• Provides students information about post-secondary training programs
• Seeks recommendations, advice, and updated skill methods from advisory committee members by promoting industry/business involvement in the program activities
• Assists students in seeking/acquiring employment settings according to their interest and qualifications
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the…