Mixed Secondary Teacher (0369 Culinary Arts-Grades 6-12/0320 Social St

Summary About the Position: This is a Full-time, Seasonal Mixed Secondary Teacher (0369 Culinary Arts/0320 Social Studies) position for Shape High School, located in Shape, Belgium. Federal employees in Shape are currently entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.Major Duties: Plan, develop, and organize long-range Culinary Arts lesson plans and daily classwork to ensure in-depth, standards-based learning within the allotted time. Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment by communicating clear expectations for student success and behavior. Instruct students in Culinary Arts and grade levels using a variety of teaching methods and materials adapted to their differentiated needs. Support, counsel, and motivate individual students to meet or exceed grade-level standards by drawing on personal knowledge of their backgrounds and interests. Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and special education educators to meet the individualized learning requirements of each student. Maintain accurate individual and class records using the school information system to track student progress and achievement. Integrate approved technology into instruction to improve the quality of Culinary Arts instruction and enhance student learning. Select, adapt, or modify teaching methods or materials that experience indicates will be most effective in teaching the assigned grade level(s) and subject matter. Develop lesson plans, under the general supervision of the School Principal, independently within the framework of approved curriculum standards, course outlines, texts, and guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned.