Business Teacher

Responsible for providing instruction on areas such as labor relations, finance, accounting, the stock market, the economy, human resources, and business operations. A teacher is responsible for guiding  learning of students in their classroom.  The teacher is responsible to the Principal and supervised by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

The Business Education Teacher shall:

• Deliver instruction on topics such as the principles of marketing, how to operate a business, and the financial aspects of business.
• Improve students' knowledge of business practices.
• Teach business topics such as basic economics, resume writing, facts about business careers, account checking, computers, the stock market, accounting, and finance.
• Deliver the skills and knowledge necessary for students to function as responsible citizens in the business world.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in business.
• Develop business connections in an effort to provide authentic learning experiences for the students.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Teach each student through planning and individualizing instruction to meet student needs. 
• Plan a variety of appropriate individual and group activities in order to accommodate various learning styles.
• Promote self-awareness, self-respect, appropriate behavior and responsibility.
• Provide a stimulating environment in which students learn and interact. 
• Participate in and contribute to school programs, projects and professional activities.
• Follow guidelines with regard to record keeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate pertinent information related to self, student, program and agency.
• Foster self-worth and independence in students.
• Supervise and monitor instructional assistants and other persons assigned to the classroom.
• Support program and agency goals.
• Perform other duties associated with the teaching position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction and/or Superintendent.

Desirable Experience and Training

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred, and certification in appropriate area of instruction.
• Work experience in meeting the needs of racially, ethnically, socioeconomically and linguistically diverse groups of youth is desirable.
• CSDE Certification Business Teacher: 010