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.
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