Job Details

Job Title: Family & Consumer Arts Teacher

Reports to: Site Administrator(s)

Compensation: Teacher's Salary Schedule

Overtime Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Sapulpa Public Schools is seeking a qualified Family & Consumer Science Teacher with a focus in Culinary Arts. The position includes oversight of the new high school's commercial kitchen facility, including a state-of-the-art kitchen designed to support hands-on, industry-aligned instruction. This position includes instruction in multiple Family & Consumer Science courses with an emphasis on culinary arts, as well as participation in and support of student organizations, clubs, and activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.

This position is responsible for delivering instruction aligned with state Family & Consumer Science and CareerTech standards, with an emphasis on culinary arts, nutrition, food science, kitchen safety, and hospitality. The teacher will support students' development in both academic and career-readiness skills.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Valid Oklahoma teaching certification in Family & Consumer Science, or eligible for certification

Other:

• Demonstrate knowledge of culinary arts, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage a classroom and lab environment effectively
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver instruction aligned with state Family & Consumer Science and CareerTech standards, with emphasis on culinary arts, nutrition, food safety, and career readiness
• Provide hands-on, laboratory-based instruction in culinary arts, including food preparation, sanitation, nutrition, and kitchen management
• Integrate employability skills, CareerTech competencies, and industry standards into daily instruction
• Implement project-based learning and applied instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and skill development
• Maintain a safe, organized, and structured learning environment in both classroom and state-of-the-art commercial kitchen settings
• Assess student performance, maintain accurate grading and program records, and provide timely feedback
• Ensure compliance with all state CareerTech requirements, including documentation, reporting, and program standards
• Manage inventory, equipment, and food purchasing within established budget guidelines
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and stakeholders regarding student progress and instructional programming
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, CareerTech representatives, and community partners to support instructional goals
• Support and/or sponsor student organizations and extracurricular activities related to Family & Consumer Science and FCCLA
• Participate in assigned duties, school activities, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain accurate student, program, and certification records in accordance with district and CareerTech requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common academic journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to district leaders, public groups, and/or boards of education.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS: Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintains consistent and punctual attendance; ensures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines. Ability to develop and work with complex data spreadsheets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent, depending on circumstances and unpredictable factors.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs.
• Normal effect or occasional periods of light physical activity.
• Accidents are unlikely to result in minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, or bruises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent, depending on circumstances and unpredictable factors.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Exposure to public complaints may occur during the workday.
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, deadlines, and a heavy workload.
• Limited exposure to health hazards, including chemical cleaning agents.
• Primarily require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Sapulpa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.