• Job Description

  Req#: 3271
  Position Type:
  Certified Teacher/ Family/Consumer Science
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/7/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); 'Shawnee Public Schools
  
  
  Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms, instructions, and writing/printing legibly.
  Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material.
  Communicates in clear, grammatically correct English.
  Contact with Others: Employee has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public to determine actual information needed.
  Job requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons and advising them of alternative courses of action.
  Required to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times unless appropriate administrator/supervisor has been notified.
  Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation that reflects objectives to be achieved.
  Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District and State curriculum.
  Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  Discerns students' needs and refers, when appropriate, to school personnel who can best provide assistance.
  Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
  Participates in professional development. New instructors shall participate in pre-service professional development activities as required by the appropriate divisions. All secondary instructors shall participate in professional in-service as required by the appropriate divisions, including summer conference and mid-year activations.
  Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
  Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Each program shall use instructional materials developed by the Department of Career Tech or materials approved by the appropriate program administrator.
  Submits student accounting and completes other required reports on the specified due date(s).
  Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
  Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress.
  Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.
  Is actively involved in professional growth activities.
  Plans a program of study in cooperation with the administration that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
  Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.
  Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required through report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
  Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
  Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.
  Maintains confidentiality.
  Maintains good relations with the businesses in the community.
  Sponsors an active and appropriate career and technology student organization as an integral part of the program.
  Adheres to the policies set forth by the Board of Education.
  Each full-time program has an occupational advisory committee that is formally organized and meets at least once annually.
  Keeps an updated inventory on State and District owned equipment and supplies.
  Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
  Follows guidelines set by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Careertech Rules for Career and Technology Education, Title 780 Oklahoma Administrative Code.
  Abides by all district, federal and state laws, policies and procedures.
  Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  Knowledge of subject matter.
  Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.
  Establishes guidelines/syllabus with effective instructional/teaching objectives.
  Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.
  Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.
  Properly monitors student progress (grading, feedback, etc.) and provides environment to encourage independent thinking challenges for more motivated students.
  Maintains proper classroom/media center discipline.
  Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs, including extracurricular programs.
  Keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy, inclusive of the District Exposure Control Plan for Blood borne Pathogens.
  Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district.
  Cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education.
  When serving on committees, maintains an attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service.
  Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
  Must be able to communicate on the telephone.
  Must be able to get around the various sites.
  Must be able to perform playground, lunch, bus and related duties.
  Those involved in science classes have to handle/lift buckets of specimens, perform lab experiments with potentially hazardous/noxious chemicals and compounds and be safety conscious at all times;
  Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
  Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.
  Ability to stand, walk, squat frequently.
  Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
  Must know how to handle sick/injured students.
  Job Description
  SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  
  Job Title: Family and Consumer Sciece Teacher
  Reports To: Principal
  Site: Shawnee Public Schools
  
  Qualifications
  Credentials: State Certificate to teach in specific position.
  Education: Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education or a related field.
  
  Training or Experience Required: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred.
  
  Job Goal (Purpose of Position): Performs skilled/professional- level tasks under limited supervision to provide children/students with the proper teaching techniques/environment for learning. Establishes lesson plans, grades, and accomplishes curriculum objectives to enhance each student's self-esteem and increase personal growth. In addition, meets with parents and other staff to enhance learner outcomes. Utilizes discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the variety of challenges of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, employee is free to choose the solution.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  1. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms, instructions, and writing/printing legibly.
  2. Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material.
  3. Communicates in clear, grammatically correct English.
  4. Contact with Others: Employee has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public to determine actual information needed.
  5. Job requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons and advising them of alternative courses of action.
  6. Required to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  
  Essential Job Functions (Performance Responsibilities):
  1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times unless appropriate administrator/supervisor has been notified.
  2. Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation that reflects objectives to be achieved.
  3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District and State curriculum.
  4. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  5. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  6. Discerns students' needs and refers, when appropriate, to school personnel who can best provide assistance.
  7. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
  8. Participates in professional development. New instructors shall participate in pre-service professional development activities as required by the appropriate divisions. All secondary instructors shall participate in professional in-service as required by the appropriate divisions, including summer conference and mid-year activations.
  9. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
  10. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Each program shall use instructional materials developed by the Department of Career Tech or materials approved by the appropriate program administrator.
  11. Submits student accounting and completes other required reports on the specified due date(s).
  12. Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
  13. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress.
  14. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.
  15. Is actively involved in professional growth activities.
  16. Plans a program of study in cooperation with the administration that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
  17. Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.
  18. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required through report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
  19. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
  20. Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.
  21. Maintains confidentiality.
  22. Maintains good relations with the businesses in the community.
  23. Sponsors an active and appropriate career and technology student organization as an integral part of the program.
  24. Adheres to the policies set forth by the Board of Education.
  25. Each full-time program has an occupational advisory committee that is formally organized and meets at least once annually.
  26. Keeps an updated inventory on State and District owned equipment and supplies.
  27. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
  28. Follows guidelines set by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Careertech Rules for Career and Technology Education, Title 780 Oklahoma Administrative Code.
  29. Abides by all district, federal and state laws, policies and procedures.
  30. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  Other Performance Measures:
  1. Knowledge of subject matter.
  2. Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.
  3. Establishes guidelines/syllabus with effective instructional/teaching objectives.
  4. Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.
  5. Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.
  6. Properly monitors student progress (grading, feedback, etc.) and provides environment to encourage independent thinking challenges for more motivated students.
  7. Maintains proper classroom/media center discipline.
  8. Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs, including extracurricular programs.
  9. Keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy, inclusive of the District Exposure Control Plan for Blood borne Pathogens.
  10. Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district.
  11. Cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education.
  12. When serving on committees, maintains an attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service.
  13. Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
  
  Supervision exercised: Employee does not supervise other employees.
  
  Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
  
  Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions:
  1. Must be able to communicate on the telephone.
  2. Must be able to get around the various sites.
  3. Must be able to perform playground, lunch, bus and related duties.
  4. Those involved in science classes have to handle/lift buckets of specimens, perform lab experiments with potentially hazardous/noxious chemicals and compounds and be safety conscious at all times;
  5. Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
  6. Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.
  7. Ability to stand, walk, squat frequently.
  8. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
  9. Must know how to handle sick/injured students.
  
  Terms Of Employment: In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law. Salary to be established by the Board. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. (182-day contract)
  
  Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel.
  
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  
  Revised: March 9, 2020
  
  
  
  

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