What are the responsibilities and job description for the JH/HS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TEACHER position at Cascade Public Schools?
JobID: 264
Position Type:
K-12 Teaching/General Teaching
K-12 Teaching/General Teaching
Date Posted:
2/19/2025
2/19/2025
Location:
Cascade Public Schools
Cascade Public Schools
JH/HS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TEACHER
REPORTS TO: JH/HS Principal
FLSA Designation: Exempt
UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER
It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students
at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the
District’s Strategic Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaches content and skills in Family & Consumer Science courses, utilizing curriculum designated by Cascade
School District.
Adapts Family & Consumer Science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and
lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
Maintains order in the classroom and, in conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when
necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments or detention in cases of student
misconduct.
Shares with other teachers and aides responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom.
Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student
development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled
and an as-needed basis.
Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol
abuse, or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized
intervention which appears warranted.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
Works with guidance counselor in helping student select course of study or college.
Performs related duties such as sponsoring a student organization or activity.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
Supervises classroom aides.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education
rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
? Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the
community.
? Ability to handle stressful situations.
? Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
? Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be
able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work
hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and
work output of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and
waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be
required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently
exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently
available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The
employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REPORTS TO: JH/HS Principal
FLSA Designation: Exempt
UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER
It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students
at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the
District’s Strategic Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaches content and skills in Family & Consumer Science courses, utilizing curriculum designated by Cascade
School District.
Adapts Family & Consumer Science material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and
lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
Maintains order in the classroom and, in conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when
necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments or detention in cases of student
misconduct.
Shares with other teachers and aides responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom.
Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student
development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled
and an as-needed basis.
Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol
abuse, or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized
intervention which appears warranted.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
Works with guidance counselor in helping student select course of study or college.
Performs related duties such as sponsoring a student organization or activity.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
Supervises classroom aides.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education
rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
? Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the
community.
? Ability to handle stressful situations.
? Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
? Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be
able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work
hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and
work output of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and
waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be
required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently
exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently
available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The
employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
