Position Purpose

Responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops skills in Family & Consumer Science.

This highly effective and AMAZING teacher will:

• Teach content and skills in Family & Consumer Science courses, utilizing designated curriculum.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures.
• Adapt Family & Consumer Science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for Family & Consumer Science skills.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Translate, consistently developed, lesson plans and instructional materials into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments while challenging students
• Deliver lessons that promote critical and creative thinking
• Design learning activities to demonstrate the application of Family and Consumer Science to everyday existence and problem-solving
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures
• Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
• Effectively engage students at high levels as to encourage focus on academics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Missouri Teacher Certification in Vocational Home Economics or Vocational Family/Consumer Science.