The HILL Occupation Based Culinary Instructor

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. Teaches occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program; and performs other duties as required. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

Requirements

Four (4) years of appropriate work experience, two (2) years of experience completed within the last five (5) years. A maximum of one year of the required work experience may be satisfied by completion of an accredited vocational preparation program for the occupation to be taught
Must hold valid Kentucky Teaching Certification fin the subject area to be taught OR Must hold a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility in the subject area to be taught OR Must qualify for Kentucky Teaching Certification on the basis of an occupation based certificate in the subject area to be taught through the above work experience criteria
16 KAR 6:020 Requirement to be an Occupational Based Teacher.

Responsibilities

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.