Family and Consumer Science (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, unifies and projects, communicates those objectives to students
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the education needs of students
• Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluate student progress
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help maintain order in the classroom
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students. Discusses students' problems and progress with parents and staff
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

• This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
• Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and education pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Qualifications

• Current Kansas State teaching license
• Family and Consumer Sciences endorsement required

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Punctuality And Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

FLSA Status

Exempt