High School CTE Business Educator

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the CTE Director, to develop students' business academics (e.g. reading, math, writing, etc.) and business skills (e.g. word processing, typing, bookkeeping, record keeping, office procedures, business communications, etc.), and to encourage students to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.

Guide students in real-world career skills, bridging classroom learning with industry, by developing WBL curriculum, training students on workplace readiness and safety, coordinating placements, monitoring progress on-site, assessing skills, and ensuring alignment with state standards for career pathways, focusing on practical application through activities like internships and mock interviews.

Essential Functions

Develops and administers business education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Differentiate instruction, provide required student accommodations, and maintain an inclusive, organized classroom that supports student participation and achievement.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs. Guides students in career exploration, help them prepare for placements (resumes, interviews), and provide support during work experiences, addressing issues that arise.

Manages documentation (hard copy and digital agreements, permits), tracks student hours, and ensures compliance with labor laws for minors. Monitors student performance at worksites, evaluates skill development, and uses digital badging or other tools to recognize competencies. Teach approved dual credit and dual enrollment courses using the partner institution's required syllabi, learning outcomes, assessments, grading standards, and instructional resources.

Use projects, business simulations, case studies, and workplace examples to build communication, collaboration, problem solving, financial literacy, and digital skills. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of the business community.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Collaborate with business partners and the CTE advisory committee to support career exploration, work based learning, industry credentials, and pathway improvement as assigned.

Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the CTE Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.

It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Work Schedule Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Contract.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of business CTE education curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, labor and students. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications

Education/Certification License: Must hold a Business Education License. Master's degree in business, business administration, business education, or a related discipline is preferred. Graduate coursework to satisfy the partner post-secondary institution's requirements for credentialling for dual credit dual enrollment or be able to be credentialled for dual credit is preferred.