School Instructional Staff

General description of the position:

A CTECS Hairdressing and Cosmetology instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to all aspects of A salon. The CTECS  Hairdressing and Cosmetology program includes design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends, and the art of hairdressing.

The department head is an instructional leader who promotes student achievement for all and facilitates the operations of the department. As a Department Head, you are responsible for the duties outlined above, as well as responsibilities related to instructional support, leadership and operations within your department.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on cosmetology experience.
  • Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved cosmetology curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Cosmetology Program Description.
  • If an applicant shows experience in only a few areas of cosmetology, this demonstrates that he/she cannot teach all areas of curriculum.
  • Use of point of sale software.
  • Basic understanding of office suite software.
• Hairdressing/cosmetologist license.
• Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Cosmetology is required. A #110 endorsement is required for the Cosmetology Department Head.
• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification.
• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

In addition to above, trade department heads are responsible for the following:

Instructional Support Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.
• Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum, pacing guide, DSA’s, and competency checklists.
• Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles.
• Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to, uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean-up, and inventory controls.
• Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.
• Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office.
• Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.
• Promotes in industry outreach programs, such as Work-Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing.
• Provides school-wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF-95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of summative assessments per year.
• Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed.
• Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc…).
• Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

Instructors are required to teach students in a variety of settings; theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver cosmetology related lessons in a classroom setting. Hands-on education will be delivered in a Cosmetology shop setting. In the cosmetology shop (salon) setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of methods and techniques related to the cosmetology field. This will include Principles of hair design and cutting and chemical procedures for all types of hair. Instructors are expected to deliver instruction in the areas of skin care and nail care as well. Instructors will assist students in client services and how to provide customer service.

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Cosmetology instructors are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Cosmetology curriculum. The Cosmetology program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require instructors to plan and deliver information, and then assess the student’s competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Instructors need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.

The hands-on portion of the Cosmetology curriculum will require instructors to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various Cosmetology tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift.

While working in the shop atmosphere, the Cosmetology instructor will be required to instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Instructors will be expected to establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. This position will require the instructor to observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. The instructor will also be expected to prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following district curriculum guidelines, as well as following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Public Health for salon settings.

A majority of the 11th and 12th grade curriculum consists of performing On-Campus Production in the salon. The instructor will be responsible for assisting students in providing beauty services such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair; massaging and treating the scalp; shampooing hair; applying makeup; dressing wigs; removing hair; and providing nail and skincare services.

Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration is expected. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Closing Date is March 27 , 2025

Internal Candidates who are eligible for transfer/promotion must submit a transfer/promotion request form by the closing date.

The form can be accessed by clicking the following link:  https://www.cttech.org/transfer/