Secondary Fashion Design Teacher

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Job Title: Secondary Fashion Design Teacher
Job Title Code: 870
Salary Grade: T01 -T06
Department: CTE
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Teaches one or more subjects to students in public secondary schools by performing the following duties.
What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Assists the theater teacher by designing and sewing costumes for theater productionsUses character analysis and research to assure that an appropriate costume is designed for the characterSelects patterns and fabric to ensure an authentic, pleasing costumeMay design patterns and costumes to assist in assuring that the costume is appropriate for the characterIs responsible for the construction of the costumes for theater productionsTeaches students in learning the basic elements of fashion and costume design, beginning figure and fabric drawing techniquesAssists students in learning character analysis and research as they are related to costume design and the tools used in costume constructionTeaches students to do handwork with a needle and thread and the use of the sewing machine and serger.Teaches students design media, including colored pencil and acrylic techniquesOther content areas and duties as assigned. To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)Missouri State Certification in Home Economics, or Textiles or Fashion Design or TheatreCostume design and construction and/or theater experience. Incumbent would need to have some prior experience with costume design and construction, pattern design, or costume history. In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.Teaching experience in urban schools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of work year:185 day calendar; 8 Hours/day Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available. Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

Salary: USD 45000 - 60000 per year

Experience: 1 year required