Teacher - Secondary - Family Consumer Science

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher delivers Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) instruction, including food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, child development and parenting, housing, and consumer education. The curriculum develops knowledge and skills that support healthy, functioning individuals and families and their work roles. Instruction focuses on career preparation in early childhood education, culinary arts, and work-based learning. As advisor to Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the teacher guides students in developing leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-esteem. The teacher plans and delivers curriculum, teaches and assesses writing, evaluates student learning on an ongoing basis, and adapts instruction to meet individual and group needs. The position maintains classroom order, supervises students outside class, collaborates with faculty, communicates with parents, follows applicable laws and school policies, and works to improve professional competence. The teacher performs other duties as required by School Board policy or as needed. The role works in a public school with a moderate noise level. It involves using a personal computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, LCD equipment, kitchen equipment, and sewing machine. The position requires a bachelor's degree and a Virginia teaching license, or eligibility for one, with a Family and Consumer Science (FACS) endorsement. Applicants must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. The position is listed at 8 hours per day and 200 days per year, with compensation of $57,226.69–$87,774.05.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science (FACS).
Knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies, and general knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successful completion of FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver appropriate curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess writing.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division guidelines for student behavior management.
Supervise students during non-classroom times, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Advise FCCLA and guide students in developing leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-esteem.
Perform other duties established by School Board policy or as needed.