9-12 CULINARY ARTS

Job Title:                          Culinary Arts Teacher

Reports to:                       Principal

Dept./School:                   Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:          Exempt

Pay Grade:                        Teacher Salary Scale

Terms of Employment:     10 months a year.  Wages according to current schedule.

Date Revised:                    January 14, 2022

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in Culinary Arts designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from accredited university; culinary graduate preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge and skills in CA programs

Knowledge and appropriate use of large commercial kitchen equipment

Knowledge of cost control procedures

Knowledge of industry related software

Ability to align Culinary Arts curriculum and instruction to industry certification exams
Ability to market CA program to students, staff, parents and business community

Ability to plan banquet menus, prepare and provide catering for campus, district and community events

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

With Associate or Bachelor’s degree:  Three (3) years within the last 8 years of wage-earning experience in an appropriate occupation

No degree:  Five (5) years within the last 8 years of wage-earning experience in an appropriate occupation

Four (4) years industry related professional food service experience preferred

Teaching experience, student teaching, or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program, reflect accommodations for learning style differences, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Present content according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
4. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
5. Administer safety exams prior to allowing students to work with equipment/resources in the commercial kitchen.
6. Facilitate planning and implementation of banquet and catering events through culinary curriculum.
7. Collaborate with local public and private culinary institutes of higher education.
8. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
9. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
10. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

Student Growth and Development

   11. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

   12. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal

         testing.

   13. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

  14. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical,

        social, and emotional development of students.

  15. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student

        handbook.

  16. Make all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

        materials, and facilities.

Communication

  17. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community

        members.

  18.  Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

  19.  Encourage parents to support student learning.

  20.  Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

  21.  Adhere to the district’s organizational chart in communication with all constituents.

Professional Growth and Development

  22.  Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

  23.  Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.

Other

  24.  Adhere to Texas school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of

         Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual

         obligations.

  25.  Perform any duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions and deadlines; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Occasional:  Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically;  May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others

Environmental Factors:

Frequent exposure to:  temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, house.  Occasional exposure to:  biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.  Evaluation will be completed in accordance with regulations and procedures of the Texas Teacher Appraisal System.

Salary : $54,086