Business Education Teacher

Job Title: Business Education Teacher

Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education. Hold a valid teaching area. Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found acceptable by the board.

Reports To: Building Principal or his designee.

Job Goal: To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation's economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupations; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to secondary pupils; typing, shorthand, note-taking, bookkeeping, record keeping, office procedures, merchandising, business communications, data processing, or basic business. Utilizes course of study adopted by Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within the allotted time.
• Demonstrates skills such as shorthand and use of office machines, and techniques such as those used in merchandising. Prepares appropriate instructional aides and display materials to enhance learning.
• Instructs pupils in use, care and safe operations of business machines. Makes minor adjustment and request repairs to equipment as required.
• Maintains an auditable record of pupil attendance and makes daily reports.
• Controls assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the laboratory-type classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Instructs pupils in importance to employers of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness and good work habits.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance, knowledge and skills in course being taught and prepares pupil progress reports and employment references.
• Maintains continued contact with the business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment.
• Evaluates, selects and requisitions books, instructional aides, equipment and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Supervises pupils in…