POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cosmetology teacher instructs students in the technical or occupational skills of the professional trade. The teacher will develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials and present them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. The teacher will provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student achievement, and maintains required records; and follows PGCPS required procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for preparing students to successfully take and pass the Maryland Board Exam for licensure at the completion of the program.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes
clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects
and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching
aids to present subject matter to students;
Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains
order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes
all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates
a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels
students when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities; Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves
skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections; Plans and supervises purposeful assignments
for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
Oversees
and directs the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and
volunteers assigned to the classroom;
Collaborates
with Career Academy Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy;
and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of school
organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current
trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to work with
diverse populations;
Ability to infuse
technology into curriculum;
Ability to work
effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and
other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's
degree preferred in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited
college or university; or high school diploma or equivalent and official
verification of three (3) years of satisfactory occupational experience. Occupational experience must be within the last
ten years.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. Holds a Senior Cosmetologist License issued by the State of Maryland.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.