INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION - Fundamentals Food Service Instructor

About the role

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, staff, and program advisory members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Reports to: School Principal/Director

Qualifications

• Degreed Career and Technical: Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution; Valid Florida Department of Education certification or Statement of Eligibility in an appropriate degreed area as listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks.
• Non-Degreed Career and Technical: High school diploma or GED, and Document six (6) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks OR Document two (2) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area, in combination with one of the following: AA, AS, or Bachelor’s degree in the career subject; High School Diploma or GED, and Completion of a State approved Apprenticeship Program, or Completion of a State approved Career and Technical Education Training Program, or Licensure through a State or National credentialing agency.

Skills

• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of current research
• Basic knowledge of technology
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs
• Knowledge of varied learning styles
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs).
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs).
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
• With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal/director.