Family Consumer Science / Academy Prep Instructor

Position Description

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies and be responsible for the program, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market program successes, develop course of study, plan in-service, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate
• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to design, organize, and deliver skill- training program as outlined by the Quality Program Standards Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the program in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school-based learning, work-based learning, and connective activities.

Examples include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, speakers' bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships, mentoring, college visits, early placement, advanced training options, and apprenticeships.

• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification / license.
• Keep in close contact with the home through phone calls, visits, parent / teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications.
• Promote and participate in local, state, and national student organization activities.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and modifying student's Individual 10 year Plan and utilize an online college and career advising platform.

The passport should list occupational skills obtained at the conclusion of the training program and individual long-term goals.

• Provide students pathways to further education, including instructional and / or support for dual enrollment and post-secondary options.
• Assist students in securing employment.
• Provide students pathways to obtain industry certification / credentials.
• Work to improve student outcomes and test scores whenever possible especially the Ohio State Tests (OST), Ohio CTE WebXam assessments through practical applications of academic standards.
• Enhance classroom instruction by implementing technology.
• Maintain a complete file of all necessary work permits, student identification material, internship, early- placement material which includes, but is not limited to, permission slips, training agreements, training plans, parent-student agreement, and documentation of employment supervision.
• Operate the laboratory, when open to customer service (where applicable), in an industry-approved method incorporating acceptable business practices.
• Complete necessary reports, forms, and accounting procedures required by the building principal, Office of College and Career Academies, Auditor, and the Treasurer.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment in the laboratory.
• Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
30+ days ago