Family & Consumer Science Teacher - Vacancy ID: 258048

JOB TITLE:                         Family & Consumer Science Teacher

CLASSIFICATION:  Professional Staff

JOB OBJECTIVE: This position requires a dynamic teacher with the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide students with rigorous and high-quality learning experiences in culinary, food services, and other Family & Consumer Science pathways.
 

REPORTS TO:  High School Administrative Team and District Administrator

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 

• 1210: Licensure in Family and Consumer Education

PRIMARY DUTIES:           

 Essential Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive Family & Consumer Science Education curriculum with a focus on the areas of personal finance, food service, and culinary

• Serve as a Family and Consumer Science Education Teacher in support of all learners in an inclusive classroom setting.

• Monitor students’ academic progress and use data collection and analysis to guide instructional decisions.

• Collaborate with colleagues, including special education case managers and student services personnel, to provide a range of academic and social-emotional support to students in inclusive classroom settings.

• Develop positive relationships and engage in open reciprocal communication with students and families.

• The educator will provide involvement, guidance, and support for family & consumer science education career pathways. 

• Supervise students at all off-campus activities, such as career days, field trips, etc., associated with the family & consumer science education programs. 

• Perform other duties as directed by building administration.

The teacher will demonstrate the following Performance Responsibilities:

• Passionate about student learning.

• Active supporter and ally for equity.

• Culinary and Food service experience.

• Drive to collaborate with and grow relationships with local industries, businesses, and career/technical partnership programs.

• Experience teaching using differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, simulations, technology, labs, hands-on learning activities,  and authentic assessment.

• Experience working in student-centered teams collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.

• Interest or experience in advising/coaching/co-curricular activities.

• Supervising and maintaining the kitchen and lab areas.

• Prepares and maintains a budget and selects and completes requisitions for instructional, lab, and classroom materials.

This position description is illustrative and does not necessarily specify all tasks and duties of this position.  The District reserves the right to change this position description as needed.

Platteville School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of disability or any other protected status; hiring and employment decisions are based on an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. The District provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment and workplace benefits, unless doing so would cause undue hardship, and requests for accommodation should be made in writing through District procedures. Questions, requests, or complaints related to disability accommodations or ADA/Section 504 compliance may be directed to the District’s ADA Coordinator, Dr. Maxwell Long (phone: 608-342-4000 Ext 1001  email: mlong@platteville.k12.wi.us).