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Owen J. Roberts School District is Hiring a High School Business Education Teacher Near Pottstown, PA
JobID: 336
Position Type: High School Teaching/Business Education
Date Posted: 2/27/2024
Location: Owen J. Roberts High School
Date Available: 08/12/2024
POSITION TITLE: High School Business Education Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff REPORTS TO: Building Principal LOCATION: High School FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION GOAL:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' business academics (e.g. reading, math, writing, etc.) and business skills (e.g. word processing, typing, bookkeeping, record keeping, office procedures, business communications, etc.), as well as an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation's and world'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; and to encourage students to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in subject area of assignment- Earth Science certififation required
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Well organized with good time management skills.
Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
Bachelor's Degree starting $56,000; Master's Degree starting $61,000; Final salary determined by education and experience.
According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).
The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
JobID: 336
Position Type: High School Teaching/Business Education
Date Posted: 2/27/2024
Location: Owen J. Roberts High School
Date Available: 08/12/2024
POSITION TITLE: High School Business Education Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff REPORTS TO: Building Principal LOCATION: High School FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION GOAL:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' business academics (e.g. reading, math, writing, etc.) and business skills (e.g. word processing, typing, bookkeeping, record keeping, office procedures, business communications, etc.), as well as an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation's and world'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; and to encourage students to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in subject area of assignment- Earth Science certififation required
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Well organized with good time management skills.
Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
Bachelor's Degree starting $56,000; Master's Degree starting $61,000; Final salary determined by education and experience.
According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).
The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.