Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

High School Teacher - Family And Consumer Sciences

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative high school teacher to provide instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Preferred candidates will have experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning, will have background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and will have previous experience working with high school students to learn FACS skills.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to a culture of high quality and effective instruction, partnerships and collaboration, student and staff well-being, high student achievement, stewardship of resources, and equitable education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach FACS classes, which may include child development, housing and interior design, foods and nutrition, and interpersonal relationships
• Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
• 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, interests, and learning needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the one-to-one Technology
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

Extracurricular opportunity to advisor the Culinary Team

Outstanding candidates will have:

• Ability to work with diverse high school learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for high school learners
• Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
• Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Family and Consumer Sciences or relevant experience and willingness to seek a license special permission from PELSB
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement

Contract:

.6 FTE for the  school year. Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on the  Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Deadline:
Applications accepted online 47.org/start-your-career until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Note:

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.