Job Information

Shenandoah Community School District High School Family Consumer Science (FCS) in Shenandoah, Iowa

High School Family Consumer Science (FCS) JobID: 323

  • Position Type:

    High School Teaching/ Family/Consumer Science Teacher

  • Date Posted:

    4/15/2025

  • Location:

    Shenandoah High School

  • Date Available:

    08/18/2025

    The Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of High School Family Consumer Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidate must have 5-12 FCS license.

    Ideal candidates will have experience working with students and must have excellent communication skills. To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for students, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

    Reports To

    The building Principal

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements

  • Current Iowa teaching certificate

  • Endorsement in content area

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Competent in content area

  • Classroom management

    Classification

  • Certified Staff

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

  • Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress.

  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.

  • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

  • Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned.

  • Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

  • Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.