Minimum Qualifications:

• SC certification in Home Economics or Family and Consumer Science with a strong GPA in relevant course work
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques
• Experience working with high school students preferred
• Knowledge of instructional technology and its applications to the teaching of Family and Consumer Science
• Willingness to work with other teachers to promote interdisciplinary studies
• Skill in interpersonal relations with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the general public
• Outstanding references from current and former supervisors
• Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report
• Willingness to advise FCCLA and any other extra-curricular organization associated with Family and Consumer Science

Reports To:  Principal/Director

Job Goal

To facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Performance Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student’s progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Directs instructional assistants and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for safety and welfare of students.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspended child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education code, administrative and/or school policies.

Specific Job Requirements

• Possess and utilize excellent team building skills
• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
• Able to work under occasional stress
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance
• Communicate effectively with a diverse community

Terms of Employment:

190 days per school year; salary and work year to be established by the Board

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.