Business Education Teacher

POSITION: Business Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:           

(1)  New Hampshire Teacher certification in Business Management & Administration or Statement of Eligibility required.

(2)  Demonstrated experience in a variety of business fields.

(3)  Demonstrated experience working with high school age students.

(4)  An MBA or JD degree is preferred.

(5)  Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:  Dean of Student Programming and Career and Technical Education

JOB GOAL: To develop in each student insight and understanding of the industry and its place in our society.  Plan, prepare, implement, monitor, and evaluate a quality competency-based Business program leading to the development of student skills sufficient to qualify for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education using effective instruction with all students. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Teaches skills and knowledge in the area of Business, utilizing NH DOE CTE competencies for Business and locally developed curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.

2.      Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, activity and clean-up can be accomplished within the allotted time.

3.      Guides students at appropriate work-based learning opportunities.

4.      Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects.

5.      Maintains a record of student attendance which can be audited and makes daily reports of students absent each period.

6.      Design and use assessment data to monitor progress of all students towards established standards, maintaining accurate records.

7.      Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.

8.      Create an environment of respect and rapport that establishes a culture of learning.

9.      Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.

10.    Communicate with students and their families.

11.    Collaborate with other educators within the school and across the District.

12.    Implement 504 and IEP accommodations and modifications.

13.    Actively participate within the professional community, growing professionally, reflecting on teaching, and demonstrating professionalism.

14.    Recruits opportunities for extended learning opportunities for students; advises and assesses the outcomes of the opportunities.

15.    Advises the Business Career and Technical Student Organization FBLA.

16.    Maintains an active advisory committee consisting of industry representatives, prior and current students.

17.    Keeps informed of the industry’s job entry requirements and instructs students in the rudiments of getting and retaining these jobs.

18.    Follow District policies and procedures.

19.    Complete other duties as assigned by the director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Conway Education Association (CEA) contract

WORK YEAR: 187 day / school year position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Conway School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.  The principal and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.