Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Teacher​/FCCLA Advisor - Secondary 9-12 Grades

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher to serve grades 9-12. This position includes leadership of a comprehensive FCS program and active advisement of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. The ideal candidate will provide engaging, real-world instruction that prepares students with essential life, career, and technical skills while promoting leadership development through FCCLA.

Reports To:

Principal

Salary Range & Category: $44,000 - $65,853 on Teacher Salary Schedule (Extra Duty Stipend for FCCLA Advisor based on Extra Duty Salary Schedule)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar: 167 days

FTE: 1.0 Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)

Position Summary:

To provide high-quality instruction in Family & Consumer Sciences while developing students' academic, career, and life skills, and to lead the FCCLA program to promote leadership, service, and career readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Responsibilities
• Deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards for Family & Consumer Sciences
• Teach courses such as:
  Foods & Nutrition, Child Development & Parenting, Personal Finance & Consumer Skills, Interior Design / Housing, Career Exploration
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Integrate career and technical education (CTE) pathways and real-world applications
• Utilize data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes
• FCCLA Leadership
• Serve as advisor for the school's FCCLA chapter
• Organize and supervise student participation in:
  District, state, and national FCCLA events, Competitive events and leadership conferences
• Support student leadership development and community service projects
• Maintain compliance with FCCLA guidelines and reporting
• Program Development
• Maintain and enhance a high-quality FCS program aligned with CTE and Perkins V standards
• Support Work-Based Learning (WBL) and School-Based Enterprise (SBE) opportunities where applicable
• Maintain classroom labs, equipment, and safety protocols
• Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain current licensure
• Participate in professional development
• Support district and building improvement initiatives
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and stakeholders
• Follow district policies and procedures

RE-1 Valley employees shall comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward information and information technology, students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. In conscientiously conducting his or her affairs, the employee shall exemplify the highest standards of professional commitment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field preferred and will be given first consideration
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate CTE endorsement, or ability to obtain (additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Teacher License is required or must be completed within an agreed-upon timeframe)
• Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching License if Teacher License is not completed
• Knowledge of Colorado CTE standards and career pathways
• Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills required
• Experience teaching secondary FCS courses preferred
• Experience with inquiry-based learning and project-based instruction preferred
• Ability to integrate primary sources and research-based activities
• Experience incorporating technology into instruction
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Strong understanding of Family & Consumer Sciences content areas
• Ability to deliver hands-on, engaging instruction
• Classroom and lab management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Organizational and time-management skills

Working Conditions

• Classroom and laboratory (kitchen/child development lab) setting
• Exposure to kitchen equipment, cleaning agents, and standard school environment conditions
• Occasional evening or weekend events (CTSO activities, competitions, etc.)

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Colorado Teacher Evaluation System.

Essential

Physical Requirements:

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Application and Selection Procedure

• Apply online at
• Completed and submitted online application
• A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position
• A current, professional resume
• Three current professional letters of reference
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews.
• For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the…