Ind Ed - Nails/Facial Instructor

Polk County Public Schools•Winter Haven, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ind Ed - Nails/Facial Instructor teaches adult education students at Ridge Technical College. The role plans and delivers instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, adopted courses of study, and individual student needs. The instructor creates a learning-conducive classroom, assesses student progress, adjusts instruction based on results, and maintains required instructional accountability and records. The posting also describes responsibilities related to curriculum development, classroom management, student supervision, public relations, professional growth, and—in the listed Head Start duties—home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and collaboration with a Child Development Teacher. The position is part-time and located in Winter Haven, Florida.

Requirements

Florida cosmetologist license issued by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology.
At least 2 years of experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be certified, qualified, and highly qualified as defined by the assigned course code(s).
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies in providing student services.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to administer required testing instruments.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans and assignments that use effective teaching strategies and maximize instructional time.
Design instruction to meet individual student needs and foster student enthusiasm and effective study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required, and prepare substitute materials when requested by the building principal.
Assign purposeful work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed; identify learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain current subject-matter and learning-theory knowledge, contribute to curriculum revisions, and assist with the selection of instructional materials.
Develop and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and discipline techniques; take precautions to protect students and school property.
Supervise students and provide coverage for assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence.
Uphold board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules; maintain regular, punctual attendance and communicate positively about the school program.
Work cooperatively with parents and staff to support students and the educational program.
Pursue professional growth, participate in appropriate in-service planning, and attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
Evaluate student learning through multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher information.
Comply with federal Head Start regulations; conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per student per school year, when applicable to the assigned duties.
When partnered with a Child Development Teacher, lead the team and share responsibility for classroom operations, curriculum activities, and assessment of children's educational, social, and emotional needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.