Business Education Teacher

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, students will develop an understanding of how academic skills in mathematics, economics, and written and oral communications are integral components of success in these occupations, and business skills. Students will examine current events to determine their impact on business and industry and legal and ethical behavior, acquire knowledge of safe and secure environmental controls to enhance productivity, determine how resources should be managed to achieve company goals, and identify employability and personal skills needed to obtain a career and be successful in the workplace. As students learn about different types of business ownership, they will interpret industry laws and regulations to ensure compliance, identify principles of business management, and analyze business practices to determine ethics and social responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• 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
• 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 and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Business Competencies

• Utilize mathematical concepts, skills and problem solving to obtain necessary information for decision making in business.
• Explore, develop and apply strategies for ensuring a successful business career.
• Identify, demonstrate and implement solutions in managing effective business customer relationships.
• Implement systems, strategies and techniques used to manage information in a business.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate business processes to ensure efficiency and quality results.
• Describe and follow laws and regulations affecting business operations and transactions.
• Access, evaluate and disseminate information for business decision making.
• Apply economic concepts fundamental to global business operations.
• Employ and manage techniques, strategies and systems to enhance business relationships.
• Plan, monitor, manage and maintain the use of financial resources to ensure a business’s financial well-being.
• Plan, monitor and manage day-to- day business activities to sustain continued business functioning.
• Plan, organize and manage an organization/department to achieve business goals.
• Create strategic plans used to manage business growth, profit and goals.
• Define the accounting equation and how accounting can assist in maintaining financial solvency.

Pathway/Perkins Requirements
Complete all necessary requirements for KSDE and USD 470 to ensure full Pathway and Perkins annual approval.

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

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• 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 work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License:

• Kansas state teaching license in the content area

Education:

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt