What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Business Teacher position at Athol High School?
Athol-Royalston Regional School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Business Teacher to join the faculty at Athol High School. The successful candidate will provide engaging instruction in business-related courses that prepare students for college, career, and civic readiness. The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, financial literacy, communication, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills through relevant and rigorous instruction. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position serving students in grades 9–12.
Primary Responsibilities
● Plan and deliver standards-based instruction in business education courses, which may include: ○ Introduction to Business ○ Personal Finance ○ Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentation ○ Marketing ○ Accounting ○ Career Readiness and Employability Skills
● Develop engaging lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district expectations.
● Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
● Utilize instructional technology and project-based learning strategies to promote student engagement and authentic learning experiences.
● Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations, student participation, and academic risk-taking.
● Assess student learning regularly and use data to inform instructional decisions.
● Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
● Participate collaboratively in professional learning communities, department meetings, faculty meetings, and district professional development activities.
● Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, and student performance.
● Support the school’s mission of preparing all students for post-secondary success.
● Advise/co-advise student organizations or extracurricular activities related to business, leadership, or career readiness, as assigned.
Salary : $53,876 - $95,344