Logo
SEARCH JOBSPARTNERSHIPSIGN INCREATE PROFILE

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Teacher/FCCLA Advisor - Secondary 9-12 Grades

sterling high school districtSterling, CO

yesterday

Occupations

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

$44,000 - $65,853 per year

APPLY NOW

About the role

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher to serve grades 9-12. This position includes leadership of a comprehensive FCS program and active advisement of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. The ideal candidate will provide engaging, real-world instruction that prepares students with essential life, career, and technical skills while promoting leadership development through FCCLA.
Reports To: Principal
Salary Range & Category: $44,000 - $65,853 on Teacher Salary Schedule (Extra Duty Stipend for FCCLA Advisor based on Extra Duty Salary Schedule)
FLSA Status: ExemptWork Calendar: 167 daysFTE: 1.0 Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)
Position Summary: To provide high-quality instruction in Family & Consumer Sciences while developing students' academic, career, and life skills, and to lead the FCCLA program to promote leadership, service, and career readiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Instructional Responsibilities
  • Deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards for Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Teach courses such as: Foods & Nutrition, Child Development & Parenting, Personal Finance & Consumer Skills, Interior Design / Housing, Career Exploration
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
  • Integrate career and technical education (CTE) pathways and real-world applications
  • Utilize data to inform instruction and improve student outcomesFCCLA Leadership
  • Serve as advisor for the school's FCCLA chapter
  • Organize and supervise student participation in: District, state, and national FCCLA events, competitive events and leadership conferences
  • Support student leadership development and community service projects
  • Maintain compliance with FCCLA guidelines and reporting
  • Program Development
  • Maintain and enhance a high-quality FCS program aligned with CTE and Perkins V standards
  • Support Work-Based Learning (WBL) and School-Based Enterprise (SBE) opportunities where applicable
  • Maintain classroom labs, equipment, and safety protocols
  • Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain current licensure
  • Participate in professional development
  • Support district and building improvement initiatives
  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, and stakeholders
  • Follow district policies and procedures
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field preferred and will be given first consideration
  • Valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate CTE endorsement, or ability to obtain (additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Teacher License is required or must be completed within an agreed-upon timeframe)
  • Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching License if Teacher License is not completed
  • Knowledge of Colorado CTE standards and career pathways
  • Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills required
  • Experience teaching secondary FCS courses preferred
  • Experience with inquiry-based learning and project-based instruction preferred
  • Ability to integrate primary sources and research-based activities
  • Experience incorporating technology into instruction
  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong understanding of Family & Consumer Sciences content areas
  • Ability to deliver hands-on, engaging instruction
  • Classroom and lab management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to integrate technology into instruction
  • Organizational and time-management skills
Working Conditions:
  • Classroom and laboratory (kitchen/child development lab) setting
  • Exposure to kitchen equipment, cleaning agents, and standard school environment conditions
  • Occasional evening or weekend events (CTSO activities, competitions, etc.)Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Colorado Teacher Evaluation System.

Matching similar jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$44,000 - $65,853 per year

Experience level

Mid

Location

Sterling, CO

Occupation

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

yesterday

Tired of running searches?

Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.

CREATE PROFILE