Family and Consumer Science Teacher

USD 473 Chapman High School Family and Consumer Science Education Teacher 

Apply directly here: https://usd473.schoolspring.com?jobid=5464965

Reports To:  Building Principal

Classification:  Certified

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

Evaluation:  Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy.

Job Summary

USD 473 math educators demonstrate a commitment to provide a safe and positive learning environment, which will empower all students to learn and achieve to their maximum potential and become responsible, productive citizens.

Qualifications

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with CTE instructors to help promote Career and Technical Education and continue to build and update state approved pathways.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in family and consumer sciences, including topics such as nutrition, financial literacy, and child development
• Use practical, hands-on activities to help students apply financial concepts to everyday life.
• Ability to incorporate the use of appropriate technology.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the development and interest of the students.
• Communicates high expectations, assessment standards and learner expectations to all students.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive, inviting and safe learning environment.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching and treats others with dignity and respect.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills and maintains confidentiality.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign.

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. On occasion the employee may be required to work extended hours.