Teacher HS CTE Family and Consumer Sciences/Culinary - Lincoln High School

Tacoma Public Schools•Lincoln High 701 S. 37th St., WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a CTE Teacher position at Lincoln High School. The role involves planning, organizing, and providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will support the School/Building, School Board, District, and State curriculum, policies, and initiatives for student achievement. This position requires a valid Washington State CTE teaching certificate endorsed in Family and Consumer Sciences/Culinary and additional endorsements as needed to support courses. CTE Teacher Certification and maintenance of a current CPR/First Aid/AED card are requirements for this position and a condition of employment. If a candidate does not hold a valid WA state CTE teaching certificate, they are expected to enroll and successfully complete the required course of study for CTE teacher certification within 2 years.

Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Valid Washington State CTE teaching certificate endorsed in Family and Consumer Sciences/Culinary.
Additional endorsements as needed to support courses.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED card.
Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
Skill in attention to detail.
Skill in classroom management.
Skill in handling student discipline.
Skill in providing quality customer service.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Ability to use informational technology.
Ability to exercise critical thinking and use sound judgment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to work with difficult and/or sensitive situations.
Ability to serve as role model and treat students and colleagues professionally and ethically.
Ability to adhere to all Tacoma Public School Board policies.
Ability to support District curriculum, policies, and initiatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb and/or be mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the District.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse setting.

Nice To Haves

If not currently holding a valid WA state CTE teaching certificate, expected to enroll and successfully complete the required course of study for CTE teacher certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans and strategizes a program of study based on student learning needs, meeting individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to engage students and provide opportunities for participation.
Assesses student growth regularly and provides progress reports.
Maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect student achievement.
Refers students for evaluation by District Specialists as needed.
Provides guidance to promote students’ welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
Strives to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assists administration in implementing District policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and manages student behavior fairly.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of school programs and District curriculum development.
Develops norms for learning reflecting teacher knowledge of content.
Prepares lesson plans for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation.
Provides differentiated instruction and scaffolding of tasks.
Effectively uses learning time and guides the learning process toward curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicates them to students.
Establishes and maintains open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Makes provisions for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Conducts parent/guardian conferences and meetings to communicate student progress and interpret program rationale.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and District policy.
Utilizes multiple data elements (formative and summative assessments) to plan and adjust instruction.
Evaluates student learning and success criteria to modify program effectiveness.
Uses Washington State approved student growth rubrics for tracking student growth data.
Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provides for and promotes the care and protection of students and school property.
Supervises students in various school settings.
Effectively utilizes and provides access to community and District resources to enhance student learning.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills through professional development activities.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
Supervises Para Educators and other classroom office assistance.
Provides guidance and works with staff members.
Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships with colleagues.
Collaborates with peers and administrators to improve student learning.
Supports appropriate conduct and performance of job duties.
Adheres to Tacoma Public School Board policies.
Contributes to the development of new teachers and student teachers.
Maintains files on latest curriculum guides.
Keeps updated on resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Maintains regular, reliable, predictable attendance.