Family and Consumer Science Teacher (Child Development and Counseling/Mental Health)

Union County Public Schools Family and Consumer Science Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher-CTE-Family & Consumer Science (FACS) TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months DATE: 8/27/26 DATE OF LAST REVISION: August 27, 2026 FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: TEACHER SCALE CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED STATUS: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, an Family & Consumer Science teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program with regards to content specific elements of the field including, but not limited to, Childe Development, Counseling and Mental Health, nutrition, wellness, and textiles in a secondary learning environment that guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
2. Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individual student educational goals and needs
3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in furtherance of curriculum goals
4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs
5. Provide supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Content specific Duties:

1. Coordinate interactive instructional training experiences while building essential life skills of students through the exploration of various professions
2. Model safe work practices to students when performing lab-based exercises on equipment and tools such as but not limited to sewing machines and kitchen appliances
3. Adapts materials and methods to develop relevant assignments related to Family and Consumer Science related fields
4. Participate in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recruitment events, activities, committee meetings, etc.
5. Coordinate and maintain inventory of materials and equipment within the classroom and/or laboratory General Duties and Responsibilities
6. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and Union County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
7. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

Union County Public Schools Family and Consumer Science Job Description

3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and individual needs
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the utilization of relevant technology and instruction.
5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers their responsibilities.
6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.
7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher conferences.
8. Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
9. Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualification Associate's degree with 4 years of related work experience or Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Science Education or in a related content area or Holds a Family and Consumer Science Education License. Master's degree in education or related area. TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. PROBLEM SOLVING
• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group

Union County Public Schools Family and Consumer Science Job Description

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT: Strength: Sedentary/Medium - Exert force 10-25 lbs., frequently; and up to 10 lbs., constantly; or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, a VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.

Environmental Conditions: Varies from indoors exposure to outside weather conditions Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.

Hazards: Uneven walking/working surfaces, communicable diseases, laceration, burn, caught in/on, cleaning chemicals, lifting/carrying of materials, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

In compliance with Federal Law, Union County Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.