Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Middle School) This is a full-time, tenure-track position under the terms of the Gouverneur Education Association bargaining agreement.
Applicants should have or be eligible for New York State Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences; applicants in Agriculture, Food & Nutrition, Home Economics, or other CTE certification are also encouraged to apply. Essential Performance Responsibilities - Develops and administers middle school 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 so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
- 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 pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Opportunity to work as a paid assistant for the district's FFA program.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Experience Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.