Job Description
Family Consumer Science Instructor - Miller South 2026-2027 Anticipated Akron Public School District - 4.0 Akron, OH Job Details Full-time $48,967.10 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Posting Opens June 8, 2026 Posting Closes June 18, 2026 The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Family Consumer Science Instructor, Anticipated, for Miller South, Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days), Starting Salary $48,967.10. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit- AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Regina Anderson, Principal, Miller South, 330- 761-2610.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required:
LICENSURE
You must meet one of the following licensure requirements: Currently hold a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teaching license issued by the state of Ohio, OR Currently hold a Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential where you are eligible to teach courses in the Culinary (L0) or Hospitality (L1) pathways; OR Be eligible for acquiring a teaching license in the FCS or Culinary pathways, as documented by a current CTE-36, and complete the eligibility requirements as determined by the following levels of formal education and work experience: Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts with evidence of at least two (2) years of recent/related work experience; OR Associate's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts with evidence of at least three (3) years of recent/related work experience; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five (5) years of recent work experience in Hospitality or Culinary Arts. Be a current teacher who is eligible to acquire the Family Consumer Science supplemental teaching license by currently holding: a valid Ohio resident educator, professional, permanent, or five-year CTE license; A Baccalaureate degree Passing score on the FCS content-knowledge exam Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the FCS content-knowledge exam and issuance of an FCS supplemental teaching license. New Hires working under the supplemental license will need to complete at least 2 years of mentored teaching in FCS. ADDITIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Obtain and keep current all instructional standards certifications, credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding. Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers, including the Four-Year Resident Educator and/or PAR requirements. Meet the State of Ohio CTE Quality Program Standards criteria Willing to attend the required third-party curriculum training. QUALIFICATIONS
- Desired:
Experience teaching FCS and professional/employability skills at the secondary level Experience in leading and guiding a team of people. A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills. A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting. Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications. Position Description :
Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor; Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills, and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum; Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st-century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards; Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth; Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the program in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education. Engage community and business partners as resources in curriculum development and student products. Uses technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create, and collaborate; Uses continuous, authentic, and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports; Be flexible, resourceful, innovative, and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal; Creates a classroom environment that incorporates staff members from partnering organizations as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction, and positive social interaction; Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; Provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students; Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license. Keep in close contact with the student families through phone calls, visits, parent/teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications. Promote and participate in local, state, and national student organization activities. Assist students and counselors in developing and modifying students' Individual High School and Post Secondary plans, emphasizing the learning of the employability skills needed for students' plans. Works with students on service-learning, community-based projects in advisory groups, in appropriate FCS courses. Provide students pathways to further education, including instructional and/or support for dual enrollment and post-secondary options. Work to improve student outcomes and test scores whenever possible especially the Ohio State Tests (OST), Ohio CTE WebXam assessments through practical applications of academic standards. Enhance classroom instruction by implementing technology. Operate kitchen laboratories in accordance with industry standards and acceptable business practices. Complete necessary reports, forms, and accounting procedures for kitchen and classroom purchases as required by the building principal, Office of College and Career Academies, Auditor, and the Treasurer. Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal. If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750. Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
