Job Description:
Reports To:  Building Principal
Salary Range: 49,500-73,600
Position Purpose: 
Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in the Family and Consumer Sciences discipline and supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, using approved curricula, materials, and directives of the school.  Achieving academic excellence may require that the Family and Consumer Science teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents 
Qualifications:
The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavioral standards, as set by the Kansas Department of Education.  In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of Topeka Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:
 

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable area-level endorsements preferred).
• ESOL Endorsement preferred.
• A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential 

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  (The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
Knowledge/Ability/Skills:

• Knowledge of child development, especially the characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skills in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Teaches concepts and skills in foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, home management, family relationships, and consumer education.
• Organizes class activities so that preparation, instruction, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted class time.
• Demonstrates techniques in Family and Consumer Science and prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.
• Instructs pupils in use, care, and safe operation of equipment and appliances.
• Encourages pupils to demonstrate learned techniques at home.
• Maintains current information on professional careers.
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns.
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology.
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs.
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility.
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.
• Uses a variety of informal and formal assessment data in making instructional decisions.
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations.
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment.
• Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines.