Career & Technical Education Human Services Career Cluster - Cosmetology Teacher (9-12) Job Description

Sep 13, 2026

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Rutherford County Board of Education job description outlines the role of a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Human Services Career Cluster Cosmetology Teacher serving grades 9-12. The position requires appropriate cosmetology instructor training, related full-time work experience, and Tennessee Education endorsement and industry licensure/certification. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, varied assessment, technology integration, classroom management, student data diagnosis, collaboration with support teams, confidentiality with parents, CTSO participation, CTE reporting, records and budget oversight, and inventory management. Evaluation is conducted by the principal under board policy.

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Position Requirements

Educational Level

TN Department of Education Endorsement Name and Code

Industry Certifications

Position Description

Essential Duties

Instruction and Assessment

Technology and Classroom Management

Student Support and Communication

Reporting and Compliance

Budget, Records, and Inventory

Physical Demands

Qualifications

Evaluation

| RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION | | --- | | Job Title: Career & Technical Education Human Services Career Cluster – Cosmetology Teacher (9-12)
Term of Employment: 200 days
Immediate Supervisor: Principal | | POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Educational Level:
o High School Diploma or above and completion of a cosmetology instructor curriculum, and five years of full-time work experience out of the past eight years
o Example Work Experience: cosmetologist, barber
• TN Department of Education Endorsement Name and Code:
o Cosmetology – 781 or 561, can be obtained through our job-embedded program
o Industry Certifications: Tennessee Cosmetology Instructor License | POSITION DESCRIPTION: • The Career and Technical (CTE) teacher will have an understanding of the developmental, academic, social, and emotional needs of students. • The CTE teacher will have a knowledge and understanding of the appropriate content area curriculum and use a wide array of teaching methods, strategies, and techniques for the advancement of student achievement. • The CTE teacher will, under the direction and supervision of the principal, maintain a positive attitude, exhibit a spirit of cooperation, participate in shared decision-making, and model life-long learning through professional growth opportunities. • The CTE teacher will demonstrate professionalism at all times, thus contributing to the development of a positive school culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Prepares for assigned classes using the state/county curriculum frameworks; shows evidence of preparation upon request of administrators. • Uses a variety of assessment instruments and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis. • Plans and develops strategies to infuse technology with teaching and learning. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning through effective classroom management. • Diagnoses test data and determines follow-up recommendations for increased student achievement. • Collaborates with other professional personnel to provide needed services to identified groups of students to include but not limited to special education, gifted, ESL and 504. • Discusses students' problems and progress with parents, maintaining confidentiality. Maintains an active Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) . • Maintains industry certification where required. • Accurately identifies program concentrators for state reports. • Updates student competency reports at least weekly. • Prepares and submits all required CTE reports in a timely manner, including MIS reports, Competency Reports, and Student Follow-Up Reports. • Maintains an inventory of all equipment purchased with federal funds. • Works with academic teachers to provide integrated projects/activities in the CTE classroom. • Incorporates TN Ready objectives into the CTE curriculum. • Maintains adequate records of budget expenditures and spends current year funds on students enrolled in the class. • Submits required field trip requests and leave forms in accordance with board timelines and policies. • Fosters cooperative social behavior and supervises activities that assist students in forming satisfying relationships with other students and adults. • Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so. • Reports to proper school authorities when reasonably suspects a child's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect. • Represents the school and community in a positive manner. • Assists in upholding policies of the Rutherford County Board of Education, school rules, and administrative regulations. | PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Physical demands may include but are not limited to: stooping and/or kneeling; reaching and/or handling; pushing and/or pulling; lifting necessary equipment and supplies; and bending.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Cosmetology Teacher (9-12) role?

The role requires a high school diploma or above, completion of a cosmetology instructor curriculum, and five years of full-time work experience in the past eight years. It also requires the appropriate TN Department of Education endorsement and industry certifications where required, plus the ability to work independently and on a team.

What are the essential duties of the CTE Cosmetology Teacher?

The teacher prepares using state/county curriculum frameworks, uses varied assessments, integrates technology, and maintains effective classroom management. Duties also include diagnosing test data and making follow-up recommendations, collaborating with personnel for student services, maintaining confidentiality with parents, supporting CTSO, and preparing and submitting required CTE reports.

How is the teacher evaluated for this position?

Evaluation is conducted by the principal in accordance with the Rutherford County Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Sep 13, 2026

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