Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher - SKMS (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops and implements a rigorous instructional family and consumer sciences program and provides related educational services for students. The contract includes additional days for maintaining, ordering, and inventorying an active FACS lab, compensating for weekend and summer work required for lab maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Possesses or qualifies for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, and information system applications.
Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar, and spoken language.
Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns.
Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models.
Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices.
Views feedback and self reflection as a tool to improve and grow teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a rigorous instructional family and consumer sciences program.
Provide related educational services for students.
Maintain, order, and inventory an active FACS lab.
Facilitate project-based classes in at least one family and consumer sciences-related disciplinary topic (e.g., nutrition and wellness, textiles, early childhood).
Build a classroom culture where students learn family and consumer sciences areas/topics through project-based, hands-on, and experiential means.
Support students in after-school activities related to family and consumer sciences (such as FCCLA).
Develop strong relationships with local businesses for student career exploration opportunities.
Prepare students for college and career by developing their skills/competencies according to a state-approved list in each course.
Design engaging lessons based on course competencies that inspire students to do their best work in an inquiring-based or project-based instructional framework.
Provide a safe and positive environment focused on student learning.
Perform administrative responsibilities including managing equipment and inventory used for instruction, keeping records of student competencies, assigning grades, and participating in school and district collaborative teams.
Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain appropriate state licensure; assume responsibility for and participate in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
Follow appropriate safety procedures and properly maintain equipment.
Respond to telephone, email, and in-person requests, inquiries, and questions in a professional, polite, and responsive manner.
Serve as a role model by developing and effectively maintaining professional boundaries with students and staff at all times.
Ensure respect for the ethical and legal duties in staff-to-student and administrator-to-staff relationships.
Serve as a role model for others as an educational leader by demonstrating good attendance, punctuality, appearance, demeanor, dress, and behavior.
Actively participate in and attend all required meetings.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions, including non-discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices by respecting the worth, dignity, and individual beliefs of others.
Abide by School Board policies, regulations, and school procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.