Teacher - (CTE) Cosmetology

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
To prepare students interested in a career within the cosmetology arena in developing knowledge and skills related to the theory and practical applications for hair design, nail artistry, and cosmetic applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements a program to provide students with relevant academic and career skills to successfully acquire college credit for a postsecondary environment and/or for an entry-level employment position.
• Demonstrates an accurate knowledge of cosmetology and effectively addresses appropriate CTE VDOE curriculum standards.
• Monitors and manages student behavior, regularly assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instruction.
• Develops in each student awareness and understanding of basic skills, knowledge, and resources applicable to the hair industry.
• Maintains an active leadership student organization, Skills USA. Instills in each student effective, safe working habits, the importance of continuation of his/her education, and the development of successful work ethics.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated, providing individual and group instruction.
• Follows and maintains updated program competency-based-task list for each student as required by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Provides and monitors an updated program inventory list required by law, school division policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares and implements active learning practices and differential instructional strategies through weekly lesson plans.
• Provides and maintains student progress or assessment through data.
• Ensures proper setup and storage of program resources.
• Participates in professional organizations related to the program of study.
• Seeks and develops business/community resources to enhance the curriculum.
• Advertises programs and recruits students.
• Complies with and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other professional meetings as required.
• Coordinates relevant work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Completes reasonable special assignments as determined by the Principal and assists the school administration.
• Provides long and short-range professional development goals and plans through the program of study. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in and provides business partners for the CTE Advisory Board.
• Sponsors the local chapter of their respective CTSO (Career & Technical Student Organization); Encourages and assists students in competition preparation.
• Coordinates and oversees WBL experiences.
• Fosters workplace readiness skills by strategically integrating Virginia’s 5Cs into daily lesson plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must hold or be eligible for a Technical Professional License and/or Collegiate Professional License with endorsement in cosmetology.
• Must have a cosmetology Virginia State Board License. Additional Barbering Virginia State Board license is preferred but optional.
• Must be highly competent in all areas of cosmetology with at least two years or 4,000 clock hours of experience within the past five years.
• Must possess a minimum of an associate degree in relate field.
• A minimum of two years teaching cosmetology or science-related areas in a school setting school system is preferred.
• Must be able to review, revise and develop curriculum to meet industry demands, Virginia Cosmetology State Board, and Virginia Department of Education standards.
• Must have the knowledge and experience in systematically planning, executing, and evaluating individual, and group instruction, effective organization, and management of laboratory instruction.
• Must understand the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group in the program.
• Must be able to prepare students for work-based learning environments and student organizational leadership opportunities.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and public relations skills and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision are required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and work cooperatively and collaboratively with administrators, supervisors, co-workers, parents, and business/community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of creative, innovative, nontraditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students from diverse backgrounds and performing at different academic levels.
• Some computer skills with Microsoft Word, Internet, and Intranet access are required.
• PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND WORK CONTACTS
• Significant standing, walking, moving, carrying, and bending. Handles trades workers' equipment and materials. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
11 months (240 days); 8 hours per day

EVALUATION
Performance evaluation will be conducted annually by the School Principal on the effectiveness by which the employee has carried out the above responsibilities.

COURSES

• Barbering II
• Barbering III
• Nail Care Services II
• Nail Care Services III
• Entrepreneurship
• Cosmetology I
• Cosmetology II
• Cosmetology III

Salary : $52,760 - $80,939