Position Purpose:

Create a learning environment that develops students' skill and competence in Culinary Arts and develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively meet the needs of all students under the general supervision of the school administration.

Essential Functions:

• Teach knowledge and skills of Culinary Arts in accordance with state competencies
• Promote critical and creative thinking and analysis
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
• Maintain familiarity with Virginia approved CTE certification tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational and Culinary fields by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievement, competency attainment, work-based learning participation and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and provide effective communication with students and parents
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within content area, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional materials, supplies, and equipment; and maintain inventory records, and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Supervisor of Career and Education, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent..

Certification/Licensure: State certification as a licensed Teacher with endorsement in Family and Consumer science