Position Title: Culinary Arts TeacherReports To:Â PrincipalQualifications:Minimum of a High School Diploma.Active industry certification or credential relevant to the CTE program or subject area being taught.Relevant industry work experience in the career or technical field associated with the teaching assignment.Meet all applicable Tennessee Department of Education requirements for serving as a CTE teacher, including any required licensure, industry certification, work experience, or credentialing requirements.Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the assigned career or technical field.Ability to develop and deliver instruction that incorporates hands-on, career-focused learning experiences.Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, industry partners, and administrators.Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel and community/business partners to support student career readiness.Responsibilities:Provide instruction in the assigned CTE program, incorporating academic, technical, and career-related knowledge and skills.Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional materials, projects, assessments, and hands-on learning activities aligned with state standards and CTE program requirements.Provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply technical knowledge and skills through laboratory, project-based, and work-based learning experiences, as appropriate.Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment.Teach and reinforce appropriate safety procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards related to the assigned CTE program.Modify instruction, assignments, projects, and learning materials as needed to meet the individual needs and learning levels of students.Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain accurate records and grades.Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, certifications, examinations, competitions, internships, work-based learning opportunities, and/or postsecondary education, as applicable to the program.Incorporate current industry practices, technology, equipment, and standards into classroom instruction.Maintain and demonstrate current knowledge of developments, trends, technology, and practices within the assigned career field.Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and legal guardians to communicate student progress, performance, and career opportunities.Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, special education personnel, teacher assistants, counselors, and support staff to provide appropriate individualized support for students.Collaborate with local businesses, industry partners, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, and community agencies to strengthen CTE opportunities and support student career readiness.Participate in professional development and maintain required industry certifications and/or credentials.Maintain appropriate inventory, equipment, tools, supplies, and instructional materials associated with the CTE program.Ensure that students follow all applicable safety procedures and school policies while participating in classroom, laboratory, shop, and work-based activities.Ensure that students have opportunities to develop employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, and workplace readiness.Support the goals and objectives of the school and district and comply with applicable Board policies and state and federal requirements.Physical Demands and Work Environment:The position may require:Managing large groups of students with diverse needs and maintaining classroom, laboratory, or shop discipline.Responding appropriately to student behaviors and adapting to unexpected situations.Regular standing, walking, and moving throughout the classroom, laboratory, shop, or other instructional environments.Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, or working in various positions depending upon the CTE program and instructional activities.Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling instructional materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as required by the assigned program.Demonstrating and supervising the safe use of tools, machinery, equipment, technology, and other materials associated with the CTE program.Periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday.Working in classroom, laboratory, shop, or other environments that may involve noise, dust, heat, machinery, chemicals, or other conditions specific to the assigned CTE program.Performing duties necessary to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.