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Job Title: Day Trade Instructor – Retail Commercial Baking – Breithaupt Career & Technical Center

Posting Date: September 22, 2008

Closing Date: November 2, 2009

Salary Range: DFT - (annually)

TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Location: Breithaupt Career & Technical Center

Qualifications

Education:

Candidate must possess and provide evidence of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate. A valid Michigan vocational teaching certificate relevant to instruction in a Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Occupation curriculum, preferred. The successful candidate must also possess a thorough knowledge of Baking and Pastry Arts, acquired through a formal training program.

Experience:

Candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years or 8000 hours of documented paid work experience in at least one (1) of the following area(s): Baking and Pastry Arts; Baker; Pastry Chef. The experience must be within six (6) years of application. The candidate must possess a thorough professional knowledge of production baking attained through work experience in the Retail Commercial Baking industry and possess proficiency in the following areas: bread and pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service. Competency-based curriculum development experience desired. The right candidate must be student-focused and foster a positive student-learning environment. Candidate will assess student learning.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal/Designee the Day Trade Instructor – Retail Commercial Baking will:

Essential Functions:

1. Implement the District’s and American Culinary Federation, Inc, (ACF) Standards through an on-going process of planning for innovation, change and continuous academic and performance improvement.

2. Create a classroom/lab environment that emulates the baking industry and is conducive to learning.

3. Establish a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of all students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student.

4. Improve student achievement and advancement through data-driven assessment interventions.

5. Establish student success as a primary goal and provide opportunities for all students to experience success.

6. Provide for the well-being, health and safety of all students.

7. Effectively communicate and involve parents and community in the program.

8. Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students.

9. Expand cooperative relationships with community organizations, individuals, and/or activities related to the Retail Commercial Baking Program.

10. Promote student recruitment, attendance and retention.

11. Integrate academic and career/technical program curriculum.

12. Seek out and participate in professional growth experiences, such as externships and CIA training courses.

13. Involve students in state and national educational student organizations.

14. Participate in the Retail Commercial Baking Program Advisory Committee.

15. Enhance student mastery of employability skills and customer service skills required for the work-place.

16. Build good interpersonal relationships and establish positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues.

17. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Security Clearance:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.

Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.

Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: Day Trade Instructor – Retail Commercial Baking – Breithaupt Career & Technical Center and Printing Technology
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.