Business Education Teacher

Position Purpose

Hastings High School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered High School Business Education Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction to support our Business & Entrepreneurship pathway. This position supports students in developing essential knowledge and skills in business, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, management, and workplace readiness through engaging coursework and authentic learning experiences.

Courses taught may include, but are not limited to:
Introduction to Business, Financial Literacy, Accounting, Personal Finance, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management
, and related electives.

• Per the  Teacher Master Agreement starting salary range is $50,951-$88,905
• This position does qualify for benefits, please see Teachers Master Agreement for details

• Develops and administers business education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the following subjects to secondary students: typing, note‑taking, bookkeeping, record‑keeping, office procedures, business communications, data processing or basic business principles.
• Provides instruction on the use and development of skills in the use of office equipment, technology (including the use of computer network systems and applications, and business techniques such as those used in merchandising).
• Prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.
• Instructs students in use, care, and safe operation of business equipment.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of business education curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate…