Job Description:

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION 

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED 

JOB TITLE: CTE TEACHER - Culinary Arts 

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor 

CALENDAR: CERTIFIED WORK CALENDAR 

SALARY: CERTIFIED STAFF SALARY SCHEDULE 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid State of Arizona CTE Teaching Certificate – Career and Technical Education Industrial and Emerging Technologies, OR Specialized Career and Technical Education Industrial and Emerging Technologies 
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• ServeSafe Managers Certification preferred 
• Experience as it relates to Culinary Arts preferred 
• Experience with Career and Technical Education desired 
• Knowledge of instructional practices that support student centered learning 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Equip students with the comprehensive technical knowledge, skills, and professional competencies essential for success in the culinary and food-service industry, aligned with current industry standards 
• Instruct and guide students in foundational safety and sanitation practices  
• Design and implement student learning experiences covering topics including menu planning, nutritional knowledge, inventory management, and food sustainability 
• Design and deliver student learning experiences that reflect current industry standards and emerging trends, ensuring students gain relevant, up-to-date skills for success in the workforce 
• Demonstrate expertise in the field of Culinary Arts 
• Oversee a Career and Technical Student Organization (FCCLA) 
• Develop and work with advisory committees and stakeholders 
• Participate in recruitment needs for program 
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum 
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives 
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences – this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline 
• Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents 
• Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required 
• Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language 
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students 
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules fostering the development of positive student behaviors 
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner 
• Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills 
• Promotes and follows adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures 
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner 
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities 
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence 
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments 
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation 
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities 
• Participate in department and school meetings 
• Participate in District and school initiatives 
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site 

CORE VALUES/PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES 

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues 
• Promote positive interactions with students and parents 
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual 
• Be flexible and adaptable to change 
• Positively accept direction 
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district 
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills 
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job 
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis 
• Be a positive role model for students 
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.  Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Note: 

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department. 

Apply online: https://chandler.schoolspring.com/