High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher

The School District of Washington is seeking a innovative and energetic High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This teacher provides a variety of student programming but most notably is responsible for our culinary arts program. Activities associated with this program include those aligned to the typical school day as well as catering events for a variety of activities. Inquiries regarding the position can be made by emailing Eric Turner.

Teacher

Classification : Certified Exempt

Qualifications :

Valid Missouri Teachers certificate or eligibility for Missouri Teachers certificate aligned to the content area and / or grade level vacancy.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate to the scope of the position. Examples include teaching certification in another area with interest and eligibility for temporary certification or content area degree with eligibility for temporary teaching certification pathway.

Reports to (Daily) : Building Principal

Position Overview : The School District of Washington is seeking a teacher (s) responsible for planning and providing direct instruction and creating a positive culture centered on learning. Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to form safe relationships with students effective oral and written communication skills high level organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups. This position has a key role in fostering a positive productive and safe environment for students.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Use content knowledge and District curriculum resources to cognitively engage students in the content assigned.
• Design instruction to promote critical thinking by employing instructional strategies that lead students to problem-solving and critical thinking within the content assigned.
• Utilize effective communication with students establishing secure teacher-student relationships within the boundaries required to create and maintain a positive culture.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze progress modify instruction and monitor effectiveness of instructional efforts.
• Communicate student progress to multiple professionals parents and students as appropriate for the purpose of improving learning and maintaining records.
• Observe promote and support professional development activities responsibilities and ethical practices related to the scope of this position.
• Cooperate in partnerships and collaborative efforts to support student learning and progress toward identified outcomes.
• Regular and reliable attendance is necessary in order to perform the functions of this position.
• Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required for District operations.

Other Related Responsibilities :

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : Teacher school year as posted (183 days) with applicable health and ancillary insurance annual paid leave award and defined pension benefit. Starting salary established by the Board of Education as posted aligned to the degree column. A limit of step 11 as the entry point on the salary schedule is defined by District policy.

EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated by the supervisor using the tool from Network for Educator Effectiveness.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. Additionally the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK 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.

JOB DUTIES : The most significant duties of this position have been included in this this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties addition the District may modify this position as needed to reflectthe assignment of additional or supplemental duties are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised : December 2024

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1