Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Job ID 1179– Apply through applitrack link found on MCUSD 19 Vacancies Page

Job Title: Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Reports To:  Building Principal 
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Work Days:  182 
Salary: Determined by graduate degrees/hours and level of experience.
FY 26 Teacher Salary Schedule
Salary Schedule for 2025-2026 SY: Step 1 Salary Range: $44,500 – $52,126 (Bachelors – Specialist/Dr.) 
NOTE: District 19 recognizes all years of certified full time years of service when placing teachers on the salary schedule.
Board paid TRS
Benefits Package Available

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress expectations, goals, etc.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree Preferred
• Certification/License: State of Illinois Professional Educators License with High School Family and Consumer Science endorsement.
• Experience with Foods/Culinary courses preferred
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers family and consumer science curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Prepares students for performances.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Mascoutah School District.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of family and consumer science curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard office and school building environments.