High School Business Teacher

Athol-Royalston Regional School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Business Teacher to join the faculty at Athol High School. The successful candidate will provide engaging instruction in business-related courses that prepare students for college, career, and civic readiness. The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, financial literacy, communication, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills through relevant and rigorous instruction. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position serving students in grades 9-12.

Primary Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction in business education courses, which may include:
• Introduction to Business
• Personal Finance
• Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentation
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Career Readiness and Employability Skills
• Develop engaging lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district expectations.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Utilize instructional technology and project-based learning strategies to promote student engagement and authentic learning experiences.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations, student participation, and academic risk-taking.
• Assess student learning regularly and use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Participate collaboratively in professional learning communities, department meetings, faculty meetings, and district professional development activities.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, and student performance.
• Support the school's mission of preparing all students for post-secondary success.
• Advise/co-advise student organizations or extracurricular activities related to business, leadership, or career readiness, as assigned.