Teacher - Family and Consumer Sciences - FACS - (Middle School), 2027-28

Columbia•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides classroom instruction and training in Family and Consumer Sciences education at the middle-school level. The teacher plans and delivers a program of study using district-approved curriculum, establishes clear lesson and unit objectives, and uses varied instructional techniques to support student learning. Instruction includes cooking, sewing, interior design, and childcare. The teacher adapts instruction to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and helps create a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role also involves collaboration with administrators, colleagues, and parents; safeguarding students and school property; maintaining professional competence; and supporting the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District. This posting is a general talent pool and is not an application for a specific active opening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Missouri teacher certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences (K–Grade 12).
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional materials, policies, procedures, regulations, curriculum, and assessment data; write lesson plans, reports, forms, and parent correspondence; and present information effectively.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and analyze instructional data, including applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, and apply current educational theory and instructional techniques.
Ability to plan, organize, remember, and regulate information and behavior as they relate to student performance and achievement.
Ability to identify students’ needs and abilities, adapt instructional methods, maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to speak and hear amid simultaneous conversations and activities, move around the classroom to interact with and manage students, and read handwritten or printed materials.
Consistent and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three years of successful teaching experience.
Professional and friendly demeanor and demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a program of study using district-approved curricular documents.
Teach Family and Consumer Sciences subjects, including cooking, sewing, interior design, and childcare.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and use data-driven decision-making to address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Collaborate positively and productively with administrators, colleagues, and parents.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Perform other duties as needed to support the district’s mission and vision.
Integrate instructional technology, use district software and equipment, and follow district technology policies.
Maintain consistent and regular attendance.