• Job Description

  Req#: 1325
  Position Type:
  High School Teaching
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/20/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Westover High School
  
  
  Charter Waiver Eligible;
  Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related field;
  Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the hospitality and tourism industry;
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  Strong knowledge of hospitality and tourism management principles;
  Ability to inspire and motivate students;
  Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems.
  Develops and delivers engaging lessons on various aspects of hospitality and tourism;
  Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles;
  Designs and updates curriculum to reflect current industry standards and trends;
  Incorporates real world case studies and examples to enhance learning;
  Assists students in developing soft skills relevant to the hospitality and tourism industry;
  Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  
  
  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
  
  Hospitality and Tourism Teacher
  
  June 20, 2024
  
  
  POSITION: Hospitality and Tourism Teacher
  
  LOCATION: Westover High School
  
  JOB SUMMARY:The Hospitality and Tourism Teacher is responsible for teaching courses in the field of hospitality and tourism, preparing students for careers in the industry This role involves lesson plans, delivering lectures, conducting assessments, and providing hands-on training to ensure students gain practical skills. The teacher will also stay updated with industry trends and incorporate the latest practices into the curriculum.
  
  
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Charter Waiver Eligible;
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related field;
  3. Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the hospitality and tourism industry;
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  2. Strong knowledge of hospitality and tourism management principles;
  3. Ability to inspire and motivate students;
  4. Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems.
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Develops and delivers engaging lessons on various aspects of hospitality and tourism;
  2. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles;
  3. Designs and updates curriculum to reflect current industry standards and trends;
  4. Incorporates real world case studies and examples to enhance learning;
  5. Assists students in developing soft skills relevant to the hospitality and tourism industry;
  6. Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Supervisor.
     
  
  
  REPORTS TO: Principal
  
  SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide
  
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on July 5, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
  THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.
  The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
  Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
  
  
  About Us:
  The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
  
  Important Note:
  This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  The Dougherty County School System is the leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia.

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