SUMMARY: Employment is for the 2022-23 school year, or upon return of employee, subject to School Board emergencies. Employment is hired for a specific period of time to fullfill a noe time or temporary unique requirement. The Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher is responsible for providing instruction in Culinary Arts and Child Development to students. Culinary Arts instructional responsibilities include developing lessons that help students learn, observe and gain hands-on experience in culinary arts trends, techniques and professional practices. Child Development instructional responsibilities include developing lessons that help students learn, observe and gain hands-on experience on the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

COVID-19 Vaccine - The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please reach out to the HR Office at HR@leschischools.org for information on medical accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students
• Uses effective classroom management strategies
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth
• Trains students as workers in identified competency areas related to the curriculum and monitors performance.
• Create opportunities for hands-on experiences.
• Conducts student data collection and reporting, i.e. student follow-up.
• Assists with curriculum development and refinement.
• Coordinates and assists with the development of internship experiences for students.
• Assists with coordination of student leadership activities, special events, and field trips.
• Develop and apply instructional materials intended to develop students’ awareness and understanding of the needs of children as individuals.
• Instruction in intended to create skilled, kind, understanding teachers, childcare staff and adults.
• Monitors the daily use of food, labor and supplies. Provides quality control of prepared foods.
• Directs student workers in maintenance of sanitation standards and correct work procedures
• Promotes the Culinary Arts program and restaurant through networking activities, group presentations, and targeted activities
• Coordinates with the office staff regarding reservations for banquets, meetings, and special events.
• Assist with evening/weekend events/activities when needed.
• Performs related duties or duties as assigned.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eligible to obtain a WA State CTE certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences prior to starting position: Associate Degree in Food Service Management OR

Two years of college training with major coursework in restaurant or hotel management or closely related field OR Graduate of a certified culinary apprenticeship, appropriate industry experience may substitute for education requirement

SERV Safe or advanced food safety certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations

Knowledge of or experience with: AVID, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, Project GLAD, Project Based Learning

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful criminal background clearance

Successful and/or clear drug screening

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Best practices in teaching and learning

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Take initiative and work independently

Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics

Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning

Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner

Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model

Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Administrator or designee

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally working near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.