Cosmetology Instructor - West Virginia Department of Education : Job Details

Position Type: Career and Technical Education/Human ServicesDate Posted: 6/5/2024Location: Lakin Correctional Center - Mason CountyClosing Date: Until FilledCounty: West Virginia Schools of Diversion & TransitionPOSITION TYPE: Professional ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: WV Schools of Diversion and Transition EMPLOYMENT TERM: 240 Days TYPICAL WORK HOURS: Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal. SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package (WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. JOB SUMMARY: Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Implements the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study. 2. Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning. 3. Utilizes instructional techniques and methods which increase student learning. 4. Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives. 5. Promotes and maintains posiive student-teacher and interagency lines of communication. 6. Meets professional responsibilities. 7. Complies with host agency's policies and procedures. 8. Works in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals. 9. Maintains and upgrades professional skills. 10. May require flexibility in work hours to meet the needs of the target population. 11. Maintains appropriate tool control utilizing proper inventory and security of all tools, equipment, and consumable supplies. 12. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: 1. Qualifies for or holds West Virgini career andTehnical Education Licensure, as required under State board of Educain Policy 5202 to teach cosmetology.

• Complete four years (8,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the occupation for which licensure is requested; OR
• Bachelor's Degree. - Hold a bachelor's degree AND complete two years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested; OR
• Associate Degree. - Hold an Associate Degree in an area related to the specialization AND complete two (2) years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested. Completion of a full year of training from an approved education program in the specialization may count toward a half year of the work experience requirements.

2. Valid cosmetologist & Instructor License through the WV Board of Barbers & Cosemetolgists. 3. Industry candidates must bass Basic Skills (CBEST reading, writing, mathematics) and attend the required CTE teacher training program as prescibed by the Est Virginia Department of Education. 4. Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully: (a) perform job requirements; 9b) work within the special setting of an insitution for troubled youth; and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others. Desired:

Experience in teaching troubled, at risk, or incarcerated offenders.

Experience inworking in an interagency setting.

Experience working in field of study.

EXPECTATIONS: 1. The staff member works effectively as a member of an educational team. 2. The staff member demonstrates self-control. 3. The staff member exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance. 4. The staff member is ethical. 5. The staff member demonstrates good work habits. 6. The staff member demonstrates effective writing and oral presentation skills. 7. The staff member demonstrates expertise in areas of responsibility. 8. The staff member demonstrates an ability to work and communicate effectively with institutional staff. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and are state employees. No representative or employee of the state is authorized to enter into any employment contract or other agreement. Department staff work under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools for the general supervision of the free schools in the state and implementing the policies of the board and other necessary tasks as determined by the State Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Each employee is at-will and subject to termination by the State Superintendent of Schools at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation. The employment relationship between the State Superintendent of Schools and the employee may be terminated by either party. Reasons for termination by the State Superintendent of Schools include, but are not limited to, immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or a guilty plea or a plea of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies of the state board, lack of need, or a lack or loss of funding.