Job Description

This Culinary Arts Teacher position is located at Lake Weir High School.

POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals and objectives. Reports to Principal or Assistant Principal at assigned location.

 
Planning / Preparation:

• Demonstrate Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy: Knowledge of Content and Structure of Discipline, Prerequisite Relationships, and Content-Related Pedagogy. 
• Demonstrate Knowledge of Students: Knowledge of Child/Adolescent Development, Learning Process, Students’ Skills and Knowledge, Language Proficiency, Interests, and Special Needs.
• Set Instructional Outcomes: Value, Sequence, Alignment, Clarity, Balance, and Suitability for Learners. 
• Demonstrate Knowledge of Resources: Resources for Instruction and Student Use. 
• Design Coherent Instruction: Learning Activities and Lesson and Unit Structure.
• Design Student Assessments: Congruence with Instructional Outcomes, Criteria and Standards, Design of formative Assessments.
• Create an Environment of Respect and Rapport: Teacher Interaction with Students and Student with Student Interactions.
• Establish a Culture for Learning: Importance of Content, Expectations for Learning and Achievement, and Student Pride in Work.
• Manage Classroom Procedures: Management of Instructional Groups, Transitions, Materials/Supplies, Non-Instructional Duties, and Supervision of Paraprofessionals and Volunteer.
• Manage Student Behavior: Expectations, and Monitoring and Responding to Student Behavior.
• Organize Physical Space: Safety, Accessibility and Use of Physical Space.

Expectations: 

• Plan activities that offer differentiated learning experiences based on the level and needs of the student.
• Utilize District curriculum maps and required processes accurately and effectively in planning.
• Establish and maintain effective management of student behavior, which creates a collaborative classroom climate focused on learning and respect.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment, build professional skill through participation in professional learning communities, and modify curriculum or instruction to build student achievement.
• Utilize District assessments and curriculum calendars effectively to assess and monitor student performance.
• Engage in continuing professional growth and keep abreast of recent developments in education through required in-service, voluntary in-service opportunities, collaborative opportunities, graduate classes, and/or research.
• Develop and implement a Deliberate Practice Plan.
• Support school and District improvement initiatives. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
L-Light Work – Required to push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.


PE, ESE and Vocational Teachers: M-Medium Work – Required to push, pull or lift 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Certificates and/or Licenses – Eligible for Certification by the State of Florida or District vocational certification.
• Computer Skills - Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. 

Job Tags

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