Teacher, High School

Business and Entrepreneurship CTAE Teacher for Gainesville High School for the  School Year

WORK LOCATION:

Gainesville High School FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal WORK CALENDAR: 190 Days

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Principal in accordance to the Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) program.

Position

Description:

The teacher is responsible for imparting knowledge and skills to high school students in the field of business and entrepreneurship. The candidate should have a strong background in business, entrepreneurship, and related occupations. The candidate will utilize research-based theories and strategies to teach, organize and implement structured lessons for students. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal and CTAE Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Apply knowledge of business and entrepreneurship to lead students to gain skills and understanding of the principles needed to pursue a career in business and/or entrepreneurship.

Lead students to the acquisition industry recognized certifications in business and entrepreneurship.

Make industry connections promoting service learning, cooperative education, and work-based learning opportunities for the students.

Assist students as an advisor for student organization and participation in business and entrepreneurship competitions.

Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students.

Develops lesson plans and plans lessons in a logical sequence.

Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students.

Administering group standardized tests as required.

Using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance.

Utilizing technology and the devices as a tool in the teaching and learning process.

Participating in school and district professional development in order to support school improvement and support student learning.

Attending staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Enforcing rules and regulations as stated in the teacher and student handbook.

Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or higher required

GA Teaching Certification in related content area

Qualification Requirements:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
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 is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

Work Environment:
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 quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the students, parents and staff.

Additional required duties and responsibilities:
Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria.

Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.