Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance and Information Technology or a related degree; must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area.

Goal: To prepare students for postsecondary education and careers and provide students with the meaningful and engaging instruction for and about business. Instruction in Business, Finance and Information Technology encompasses business skills and techniques, an understanding of basic economics and the American business system, an understanding of socioeconomic decisions and producing goods and services for consumption. Business, Finance and Marketing education plays a key role in preparing a competent, business-literate, and skilled workforce. To develop inquiry-based, critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to the accelerated shifts taking place in the business world and how these changes impact the skills, attitudes and abilities needed for success in today’s workplace.

Duties:

• Teach knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to secondary pupils: Business Essentials, Business Management, Accounting, Microsoft and Financial Planning and middle school Career Exploration and Business courses. Use the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and CTE Essential Standards adopted by the State Board of Education to plan appropriate instructional activities
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and organize synchronous instruction so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within the allotted time
• Participate in Career & Technical Education professional development opportunities locally and at the state level to ensure continuous improvement and further understanding of the program area
• Prepare appropriate instructional aids and display materials, including digital instruction, to enhance learning
• Serve as the FBLA Advisor and prepare students for state and national competitions; FBLA enhances preparation for college and careers by
• providing co-curricular programs that integrate with classroom instruction and prepares students to be community-minded, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders
• Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and make daily reports
• Control assigned district-owned classroom equipment to prevent loss or abuse
• Establish and maintain 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
• Instruct pupils in importance of soft skills in the workplace in today’s business world
• Evaluate each pupil’s performance, knowledge, and skills in courses being taught and prepare pupil progress reports and employment references
• Maintain continued contact with the business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements
• Maintain required CTE inventory records
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled

Position Available: August 6, 2024

Application Process: All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

Allison Rhyen, Principal

allison.rhyne@lincoln.k12.nc.us

Lincolnton Middle School

2361 Startown Road

Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone: 704-735-1120

Fax: 704-732-6811