Personal Finance Teacher

Position Summary

The High School Personal Finance Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, standards-based instruction in Personal Financial Responsibility to students in grades 9-12. The teacher equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions regarding budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, insurance, investing, debt management, and career planning. Instruction shall be aligned with Indiana Academic Standards and the Indiana Personal Financial Responsibility course requirements while preparing students for postsecondary success and financial independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Personal Finance Teacher shall:

1. Develop and deliver lessons aligned to Indiana Personal Financial Responsibility standards and district curriculum.
2. Teach students financial literacy concepts, including:
   • Budgeting and money management
   • Savings strategies and emergency funds
   • Banking and financial institutions
   • Checking and savings accounts
   • Credit reports and credit scores
   • Debt management
   • Consumer loans and loan applications
   • Interest rates and interest calculations
   • Insurance principles
   • Income taxes and tax preparation
   • Retirement planning
   • Investments and wealth building
   • Contracts and consumer rights
   • Financial decision-making and goal setting

These content areas are specifically required under Indiana law for Personal Financial Responsibility instruction.

1. Provide students with authentic learning experiences through:
   • Simulated budgeting activities
   • Investment and savings projects
   • Career and salary exploration
   • Tax preparation exercises
   • Banking simulations
   • Consumer finance case studies
2. Use instructional technology and digital resources to enhance student engagement and financial literacy skills.
3. Assess student progress using formative and summative assessments and maintain accurate records of grades and attendance.
4. Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners.
5. Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes responsibility, respect, and academic achievement.
6. Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and other teachers to support Graduation Pathways and college and career readiness initiatives.
7. Participate in professional development and remain current on changes to Indiana Academic Standards and financial literacy requirements.
8. Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and classroom expectations.

Required Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of personal finance and financial literacy principles
• Understanding of Indiana Academic Standards for Personal Finance
• Knowledge of budgeting, taxes, credit, banking, insurance, and investing
• Effective classroom management skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Ability to analyze student achievement data and adjust instruction accordingly

Education and Certification Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Indiana Teaching License.
• Appropriate Indiana secondary licensure in one of the following areas:
  • Business Education
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Other content area approved by the Indiana Department of Education for Personal Financial Responsibility instruction.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Education, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Experience teaching financial literacy or business courses at the secondary level.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for