LTS Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher

Date of Posting: July 11, 2026

Title: Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher

Classification: Professional

Reports to: Principal

Certification: PAFamily and Consumer Sciences

Effective: August 2026 - January 2027

Primary Function: The Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher is responsible for providing standards-aligned instruction to students in grades 9–12 in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences. The employee plans, implements, and evaluates instructional programming designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in areas including, but not limited to, nutrition and wellness, food preparation, personal finance, child development, family relationships, consumer education, textiles, housing, and career readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences courses consistent with Pennsylvania academic standards, district curriculum, and board-approved instructional goals.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that address course objectives and student learning needs.
• Provide instruction in content areas that may include nutrition, food science, food preparation, kitchen and laboratory safety, personal finance, consumer decision-making, child development, parenting, family and interpersonal relationships, textiles, housing, interior design, and career exploration.
• Establish and maintain a structured, safe, and orderly classroom and laboratory environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrate and enforce safe practices in the use of classroom, kitchen, laboratory, and other instructional equipment and materials.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methodologies and technologies to support student engagement, achievement, and differentiated learning.
• Assess student performance through formal and informal measures and maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and progress.
• Use student performance data to monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and communicate student progress to parents/guardians in accordance with district procedures.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities, English learners, and students requiring enrichment or intervention.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, special education staff, and other support personnel to advance student achievement and well-being.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Comply with all Board policies, administrative regulations, school rules, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Pennsylvania Family & Consumer Sciences Certification

Possesses knowledge of current instructional practices and assessment; excellent communication and human relation skills; strong organizational skills; possesses a multi-disciplinary perspective, and has a background in teclmologies use preferred.

Terms of Employment

• In accordance with the MNEA Bargaining Agreement

The Information contained in this position description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Human Resources Office of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)

School Health Record- includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004)- Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.