Hospitality Careers Teacher

POSITION: Hospitality Careers Teacher
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #:  22-045
TWC JOB ORDER #: 15215997
MONTHLY SALARY:  Based on AISD pay scale using education and years of experience
SHIFT:  Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:45pm
OPENING DATE:  4/6/2022
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #:  T021 / n/a

Ways to Apply

Essential Job Functions

• Implement Hospitality curriculum for students with diverse abilities and work histories.
• Co-teach General Employability class.
• Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of students.
• Utilize professional classroom management techniques to assist students in learning.
• Purchase supplies for Hospitality instruction (Wildcat Inn and Coffee Shop) within a fixed annual budget.
• Maintain on-campus coffee shop (including equipment) and improve its aesthetic.
• Maintain relationship with Texas Coffee Traders (supplies coffee and services equipment).
• Maintain on campus “Wildcat Inn” and improve its aesthetic.
• Keep up to date on hotel and coffee shop practices and trends in order to effectively prepare students for future employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Wildcat Inn reservation coordinator and custodial staff to ensure Wildcat Inn rooms are prepared for guests, maximizing student involvement to the greatest extent possible.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Promote positive relations through effective communication and involvement with family, appropriate agencies, and community members to meet individual student needs.
• Continue professional growth and development.
• Perform assignments effectively relating to all department and school policies and procedures.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy.
• Comply with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university [Applicant selected for hire will be required to submit a copy of all college or university transcripts.]
• Texas teacher certification.
• Must have Texas teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences by December 2022.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Texas Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments supplemental certification within a specified period of time.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse population of students and educational staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including skill in consulting and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to remain flexible to scheduling changes.
• Positive, energetic, and focused when working independently and with groups.
• Must be capable of physical work.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Hospitality/ Housekeeping skills to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Experience teaching Coffee Shop/ Barista skills to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Employment experience for a hotel or resort.
• Employment experience as a barista in a coffee shop.
• Experience creating curriculum and/ or programming in the area of hospitality.
• Extensive experience with Google tools (including Google Classroom).