JOB DESCRIPTION:          HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INSTRUCTOR

 

SALARY SCHEDULE:         BASE SALARY BASED ON DEGREE LEVEL

                                          AND EXPERIENCE,

                                         BEGINNING AT $58,900.00

                                         (191 Contract Days)

                                           7:30-3:00 PM

 

DEPARTMENT:                 MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

 

FLSA STATUS:                  EXEMPT

 

SAFETY-SENSITIVE:        YES

 

 

NOTE:     START DATE: JAN. 6 OR NEGOTIABLE. INSTRUCTOR WILL BE                                                                                       SPENDING THE SPRING SEMESTER DEVELOPING THE PROGRAM AND

               ORDERING EQUIPMENT FOR A PROGRAM START DATE OF FALL 2025.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide instruction in Hospitality, Events and Tourism. The instructor will develop and maintain a curriculum that is current and relevant while providing instruction to students through a variety of engaging and real-world strategies.  The instructor will prepare students to take and pass industry certifications required for successful employment.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet Career Tech requirements to hold or qualify for a Standard or Provisional Career Technology Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area.
• Three years of experience in the past five years, either working in Hospitality and Tourism and/or event planning.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Career Technical Education preferred.
• Proficient in Computer Skills.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

1. Instructs students through a variety of methods (i.e., modeling, visuals, hands-on activities, work-based learning, demonstrations, thematic instruction) and uses audio/visual aids, technology, and other materials to supplement presentations.
2. Develops and prepares program curriculum, objectives, course outlines, lesson plans, assignments, projects, andevaluation instruments reflective of the industry. All curriculum follows guidelines or requirements set forth by the state, industry board, and school district.
3. Attends and keeps current with industry training in specialty areas and implements relevant skills in the classroom environment. Establishes and maintains an advisory committee including industry professionals and other essential stakeholders.
4. Objectively administers and evaluates assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests to determine student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as needed. Records student grades in student information management applications. Communicates issues (via written, verbal, and in person) and progress reports to parents
5. Clearly communicates curriculum and information to various stakeholders in person or via email, online Learning Management System (LMS), online Student Information System (SIS), and/or video conferencing software.
6. Manages the classroom effectively, sets high expectations, and monitors students at all times. Assists students with developing employability skills and prepares them for employment upon completion of the program.
7. Prepares all program completers for industry certification and state competency tests.  Identifies students not meeting competencies and initiates a plan of improvement.
8. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, advisory committee meetings, student recruiting/promotional school events, and parent/teacher conferences. Participates in IEP/504 meetings when appropriate and adapts lessons to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs.
9. Performs duties related to participating in and sponsoring CareerTech student organization events and competitions, assisting students in job placement, and providing work-based learning opportunities and supervision.
10. Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical 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 write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

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; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

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. To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings.

 

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to, be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.