FACS Teacher chez Gates Chili Central School District

Family and Consumer Science Teacher 

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to prepare all students to be competent, confident and caring in managing their personal, family and work lives. To provide education and training for related careers and teach valuable life skills. 

Compensation/Pay Range: $43,500 (negotiable based on experience)
 
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
                                    Yes    No
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
                                    Yes      No
 
Schedule:       Full-time       Part-time
                                     10-month (works student calendar)
                                     12-month

Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes 
 
Essential Functions

• Develops and administers FAC education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• State Certification as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience
Successful prior Family and Consumer Science teaching experience a plus.