High School Teacher - Family and Consumer Science

FACS Teacher position available for the 2026 - 2027 school year at La Porte High School:See what teachers love about LaPorte Community Schools https://www.whyiteach.com/la-porteQualifications: Indiana Teaching LicenseRules 46-47: Consumer Homemaking Education OR Occupational Education (FACS)Rules 2002: CTE: Family & Consumer SciencesHealth 5-12CTE Health OccupationsREPA/REPA 3: CTE: Family & Consumer Sciences 5-12Any CTE LicenseCareer & Technical Education License preferredBefore an individual (permanent or substitute) can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00--cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisuals aids and other materials to supplement presentations.Prepares teaching outline (course syllabus/lesson plans) for course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers.Integrates and utilizes identified Essential Skills in lesson planning, presentation, and assessment.Demonstrates knowledge of State Standards and Indicators through their integration and use as instructional/learning bench marks.Integrates and utilizes adopted corporation curriculum materials appropriate to grade levellesson planning, presentation, and assessment.Administers tests to evaluate pupil's progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.Keeps attendance records.Maintains discipline in the classroom and provides adult supervision throughout thebuilding.Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling them in adjustment and academic problems.Health, dental, life, LTD insurance401a annuity (equal to 1% of teacher's annual salary) provided by corporationTeacher Retirement Fund (equal to 3% of teacher's annual salary) provided by corporation4 paid holidays12 paid leave days for the first year, 10 awarded annually thereafterseverance benefits upon retirementApplication StatementBy submitting this application I authorize LaPorte Community School Corporation to check my employment history including, without limitation, evaluations, criminal arrest and conviction record, reference checks, and any investigatory information possessed by any private or public employer or any state, local, or federal agency. I further authorize those persons, agencies, or entities that the La Porte Community School Corporation contacts in connection with my employment application to fully provide the La Porte Community School Corporation any information on the matters set forth above. I expressly waive, in connection with any request for or provision of information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the La Porte Community School Corporation, its agents and officials, or against any provider of such information. It is also understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, by me, in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or separation from the employer's service if I have been employed.