Position: Barbering Teacher Reports to: Building Principal Contract: Regular/Full-time   Position Summary

The Barbering Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality classroom and laboratory instruction in barbering, preparing students for employment, post-secondary education, and state licensure. The instructor develops and implements curriculum aligned with Ohio Career-Technical Education standards, teaches industry-specific skills, supervises hands-on learning experiences, and maintains a safe and productive learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver instruction in all areas of barbering, including:

  • Haircutting and styling
  • Shaving and facial grooming
  • Hair and scalp treatments
  • Sanitation and infection control
  • Customer service and professionalism
  • Business management and entrepreneurship
  • State laws and regulations governing barbering

• Develop lesson plans aligned with Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Career Technical Education standards.

• Provide hands-on laboratory instruction and supervise students during practical experiences.

• Prepare students for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Board licensure examination.

• Assess student performance using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies.

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, competency attainment, and industry credential completion.

• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and industry-standard learning environment.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate work-based learning experiences, internships, and industry partnerships when appropriate.

• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, families, and industry partners to support student success.

• Attend required faculty meetings, professional development activities, and district training sessions.

• Maintain and inventory barbering equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.

• Promote positive student behavior and maintain effective classroom management.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for Career Technical Education or ability to obtain appropriate licensure.
• Current Ohio Barber License.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent industry experience in barbering.
• Knowledge of Ohio Barber Board regulations and licensure requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students, staff, parents, and community partners.

  This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by their supervisor, appointing authority.   The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

Bedford City School District is a regular school district located in Cuyahoga County with 7 schools, 217 teachers and 2,787 students. Total Revenue is $58,901,000 and is trending flat. Bedford City School District spends $19,208 per student per year on instruction.