South Fayette Township School District

3680 Old Oakdale Road

McDonald, PA 15057

(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883

www.southfayette.org

Job Description

TITLE: Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

REPORTS TO: Middle School Principals

JOB GOALS:

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
To establish effective rapport with the students
To motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for middle level school education, in accordance with each student’s ability
To establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences teaching certification (Required)

2. 3.0 or higher QPA

3. Possesses experience teaching Family and Consumer Sciences.

4. Exhibits proof of ongoing professional development or educational experiences

5. Displays outstanding organizational skills

6. Presents outstanding verbal and written communication skills

7. Utilizes excellent Technology/Computer Literacy

8. Demonstrates experience in differentiating instruction for individual student needs

9. Provides evidence of creativity, innovation, and flexibility

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to students in a classroom, using the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning through project-based, real-world tasks.
Promotes the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts through experiential learning opportunities.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Collaborates with peers to write curricular units using the district’s framework and participates in associated training and professional development.
Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional, safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction.
Maintains professional competences through self-selected professional growth activities.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing procedures.
Utilizes data to make instructional decisions.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette Township Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association. This position is a contract position.

EDUCATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal and communicated to the superintendent for review.

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher