Teacher, Barbering

Job Responsibilities

A Career and Technical Education teacher delivers hands-on instruction in technical skills, safety procedures, and employability competencies while aligning all lessons with New York State Learning Standards.

Instructs pupils in career and technical skills and knowledge and employability skills to prepare students for the world of work or post-secondary education.

Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, in accordance with New York State Learning Standards, general elements of the course of study, as specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Participates in planning and developing goals, objectives, curricula, and reports.

Demonstrates career and technical materials, equipment, tools, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.

Guides pupils in selection and performance of appropriate activities.

Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the pupil(s) and the requirements of the activities being performed.

Demonstrates appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.

Assists in the control, storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.

Establishes and maintains standards of classroom pupil conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.

Collaborates with academic teachers to integrate academic coursework into career and technical curriculum.

Establishes contacts with the business community to maintain industry standards and provide students with internship opportunities.

Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual pupil progress as the need arises.

Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve attitude, and learning problems.

Provides encouragement for continuation of formal education and assistance to pupils in employment awareness skills through development and maintainence of student portfolios.

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom program related activities during the assigned working day.

Attends faculty meetings and works with Career and Technical Education Program Advisory Committee in the development and implementation of specific career and technical education programs.

May share in the sponsorship of student activities and club activities.

Assesses each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills and prepares progress reports and grades.

Maintains accurate and complete student records.

Researches and maintains bid specifications. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and parts as required, working under established budget and procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Master Barber with at least 5 years experience.
• NYS Barbering certification preferred but not necessary.