Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher

South Fayette Township School District • McDonald, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher will create a positive learning environment, foster student growth, and establish effective rapport with students. The role involves motivating students to develop essential skills and knowledge for their education, establishing good relationships with parents and staff, and implementing an approved curriculum. The teacher will focus on inquiry-based learning, STEAM integration, and utilizing various instructional technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This position requires maintaining student behavior standards, evaluating student progress, communicating with parents, and collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and student support.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences teaching certification (Required)
• 3.0 or higher QPA
• Possesses experience teaching Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Exhibits proof of ongoing professional development or educational experiences
• Displays outstanding organizational skills
• Presents outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Utilizes excellent Technology/Computer Literacy
• Demonstrates experience in differentiating instruction for individual student needs
• Provides evidence of creativity, innovation, and flexibility

Responsibilities

• Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to students in a classroom, using the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning through project-based, real-world tasks.
• Promotes the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts through experiential learning opportunities.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Collaborates with peers to write curricular units using the district’s framework and participates in associated training and professional development.
• Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional, safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction.
• Maintains professional competences through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing procedures.
• Utilizes data to make instructional decisions.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level