High School Business Teacher (2026-2027, 1 YR ONLY)

About the role

This position is for a High School Business Teacher for a period of one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using methods such as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, and games.
• Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams.
• Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs).
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain records and document student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports).
• Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings.
• Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities).
• Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials).
• Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activities meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities).

Requirements

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements: Business, Marketing and Computer Education endorsement (potential courses may include but are not limited to Informational Technology, Accounting, Consumer Education)
• Grades 9-12, Senior High School

Qualifications

• State of Illinois certification in subject and level of assignment.
• Broad base of experience working with a diverse range of learners from AP or honors levels to at-risk populations.
• Must possess a broad educational foundation in subject area and desire to instruct all levels from skills to advanced.
• Willingness to work as a contributing member of course-alike and divisional teams to improve instructional practices and curriculum that benefit student achievement.