Business Exploratory Teacher - Magnet School

Business Exploratory Teacher

This teaching position provides instruction and supervision of middle school-aged students in the area of Business Education, as well as assisting in the planning and facilitating of interest-based College and Career Readiness enrichment activities. The program's curriculum meets a range of Career and Technical Standards that will familiarize students with the skills and knowledge for either the workforce or a post-secondary education program in a Business or Information Technology related field.

Must be willing to work extra contractual days in the summer for magnet professional development (up to
5) Must be willing to work extra contractual days in the summer in preparation for the transition to magnet (up to 20)

Any K-8, 5-12, or 5-8 endorsement required

Provides instruction based on the building magnet business and leadership theme and the Iowa Career and Technical Education Middle School Standards. Collaborates and assists in the planning and facilitation of enrichment activities involving context experts from the community and the school district. Collects data for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness and to develop instruction and experiences in response to student needs and interests.

Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program. Communicates responsibly with all staff and community partners. Integrates and applies vocational English to daily lesson plans and accommodations for limited English speaking students. Interacts with students, co-workers, and community in a positive, cooperative and professional manner to demonstrate to students a model of expected behavior. Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to student achievement.

Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Iowa Teaching License with Career and Technical Education Authorization preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Language Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability

Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning. Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children. Applies the principles of continuous improvement with quality tools and processes. Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills. Has a record of accomplishment Works with great integrity.

Iowa Teaching Certification

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently demonstrates manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with various frequencies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday.

The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom and building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor…