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Family and Consumer Science JobID: 12426

• Position Type:

  High School Teaching/ Family/Consumer Science

• Date Posted:

  3/7/2024

• Location:

  Washington High School

• Date Available:

  2024-2025 School Year

     OVERVIEW: Provides instruction in the curricular area of Family and Consumer Science to students in ninth through twelfth grade.ENDORSEMENT: Must have or be able to obtain Iowa certification and appropriate 5-12 Family and Consumer Science endorsement.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.Develops and implements programming associated with Family and Consumer Science to be delivered in a classroom setting for secondary students.Supports and implements content-related and appropriate instruction based on national, state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom and on-site experiences including Career & Technical Student Organization development and participation. (This takes the place of "supports and implements the district curriculum, standards, and benchmarks") Maintains and manages program facilities and equipment. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of equipment.Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program.Communicates responsibly with all stakeholders including active participation with Advisory Boards. Integrates and applies vocational English to daily lesson plans and hands-on training for limited English speaking students.Assists School Staff with strategies to support and meet student needs and achievement of academic goals.Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to student achievement..Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.Other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE;Must have or be able to obtain Iowa certification and appropriate 5-12 Family and Consumer Science endorsement. Previous work experience in related careers such as professional kitchen, child care centers, interior and/or fashion design provides an opportunity for Initial CTE Authorization Initial CTE Authorization information is available athttps://boee.iowa.gov/licauthorization/initial-career-and-technical-authorizationand candidates will be placed on a salary schedule in accordance with education and experience. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include: LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.Won’t shy from today’s educational challenges.Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.Has a track record of success.Works with great integrity. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. (Summer hours require a 4 day work week with 10 hour working days, Monday through Thursday.) The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The goal of the Board of Education of the Cedar Rapids Community School District is to provide fair and equal opportunity for employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The District will affirmatively recruit women and men and members of diverse racial/ethnic groups for job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented. Further, it shall be the policy of the District not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, socio-economic status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. (Adherence to bona fide occupational/educational qualifications shall not be interpreted as discriminatory.)