RHS – Cosmetology Teacher

Cosmetology Teacher - CTE

In addition to the job summary and essential qualifications listed below, this teaching position is specialized to teach high school students in cosmetology. The position requires a secondary level teaching license accompanied by the appropriate CTE endorsement OR; 2,000 hours of industry/field experience to qualify for enrollment in the CTE licensure/endorsement program.

The job of "Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and, providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Employees who teach within an ODE approved Program of Study (POS) are required to have special expertise applicable to the educational program(s) assigned. These courses require a high degree of knowledge, skill, and experience in industry standards. We require a teaching professional who views students as collaborative thinkers for a high-wage, in-demand workforce. This instructional leader will work with other teachers, industry partners, students, and families to develop a high quality program of study in the area of cosmetology.

CTE teachers give input on the allocation of their funds for sustainable programming, develop partnerships for work-based learning opportunities, embed Oregon employability skills into their course content, and align the knowledge and skills from class to post-secondary opportunities.

The CTE Teacher will develop and implement curriculum suited to the education and training of students for entry-level positions; stay up to date with current practices in business and/or industry and makes certain the curriculum is kept updated to reflect all changes; teach the skills necessary for job-readiness including how to locate jobs, prepare resumes, and successfully interview. Provide rigorous work-place readiness skills using a standards-based scope and sequence from course introduction to concentrator capstone.

The Cosmetology Teacher will focus instruction on key aspects of the industry including:

• the basic principles of health and safety;
• the basics of financial literacy and business entrepreneurship;
• the basics of career exploration in cosmetology, esthetics, styling, nail technology and barbering;
• the basics of client consultation, communication, and marketing;
• the basics of design and technique;
• the basics of hair, skin, and nail anatomy;
• the basics of product use.

A teacher performs the following tasks: plans instruction, establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, implements plans for instruction, evaluates student achievement, appropriately directs instructional assistants, all for the purpose of providing successful instruction and learning.

• Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.

Examples of planning include, but are not limited to:

• Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the district's expected outcomes, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students.
• Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.
• Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons and evaluates student's attainment of learning goals.
• Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
• Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.
• Estimates the time required for direct instruction, student practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.
• Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Examples of establishing conducive climate include, but are not limited to:

• Communicates classroom rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations based upon the level of development of students and laws governing student rights and responsibilities.
• Applies principles of gender equity, racial justice, and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
• Recognizes the effects of the physical, social, and emotional climate of the student's homes and community on student motivation and behavior.
• Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
• Monitors student conduct and takes appropriate action that is in line with building and district policies when misbehavior occurs.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, colleagues, and parents and resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
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