Business and Computer Science Teacher

Title: Business & Computer Science Teacher

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Business & Computer Science Teacher provides instruction in business education, computer science, technology applications, digital literacy, and career readiness. The teacher develops students' knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, coding, software applications, computational thinking, and responsible technology use to prepare students for future educational and workforce opportunities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence, district curriculum, and applicable Business and Computer Science standards.
• Teach business education, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, computer science, coding, digital citizenship, and technology applications.
• Develop engaging lessons promoting problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and career readiness.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs.
• Monitor student performance data and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Connect instruction to real-world business, technology, and career pathways.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment.
• Establish and enforce student behavior expectations consistent with district policies.
• Monitor student attendance, participation, and punctuality.
• Promote responsible technology use and digital citizenship.
• Take reasonable measures to ensure student safety and proper equipment use.
• Encourage workforce readiness, leadership development, and participation in CTSOs when applicable.
• Maintain accurate grades, records, and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Participate in professional learning, meetings, and school initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and responsible attendance.
• Follow all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and district procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
  
  

Note: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or other central office administrators.

Work Schedule: Work schedule is based on the teacher contract calendar as outlined in the Lee County School System Salary Guide.

Equipment: Use of district-required instructional technology, computers, learning management systems, and standard classroom equipment.

Travel Requirements: Travel to district facilities, professional learning activities, meetings, and other work-related locations as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current instructional strategies and differentiated instruction practices
• Knowledge of business education, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and computer science concepts
• Ability to teach software applications, technology tools, and digital systems
• Ability to analyze student performance data and adjust instruction accordingly
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to establish positive classroom environments and manage student behavior
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and community partners
  
  

Physical and Work Environment: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities, including standing, walking, operating technology equipment, and lifting instructional materials.

Minimum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or eligibility for certification in Business Education, Computer Science, or related field
• Ability to meet employment requirements established by GaPSC and Lee County School System
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred

• Degree in Business Education, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Prior middle grades teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching coding, programming, business applications, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics, or related technology courses
• Experience integrating instructional technology and project-based learning
  
  

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Georgia Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) and Lee County School System procedures.

FLSA Status: Exempt