Marketing/Entrepreneurship Instructor - 2026-2027 School Year

Anticipated opening for a Marketing/Entrepreneurship Instructor. Time schedule: 190 days (380 hours). Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position, compensated at the hourly extended time rate. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a Career Technical teaching license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach courses in the Business & Administrative Services (C4) pathway; or
• Eligible for teaching certificate documented by a current CTE-36, and complete the eligibility process as determined by your level of formal education.

The Ohio Department of Education will determine applicant's eligibility for certification using the CTE-36, Qualification Evaluation Form. The following indicates your current level of formal education and the minimum years of recent employment required:

• Bachelor's degree in business with evidence of at least two years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields; or
• Associate's degree in business with evidence of at least three years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields; or
• High school diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields.

New hires, not currently certified, must be eligible to enroll in a teacher education program leading to a five-year teaching license.

• Obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.
• Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers including Four Year Resident Educator and/or PAR.
• Willing to attend required third party curriculum training.

Desired Qualifications

• Current Akron Public Schools employment desirable, but not a prerequisite.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and the Google Apps for Education suite.
• Experience managing the day-to-day operations of a business.
• Experience leading and guiding a team of people.
• A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to be responsible for the program, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market program successes, develop course of study, plan in-service, participate in group activities, and take part in action research when appropriate.
• Design, organize, and deliver skill-training programs as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides, and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the program in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school-based learning, work-based learning, and connective activities (e.g., classroom instruction, speakers' bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships, mentoring, college visits, early placement, advanced training options, and apprenticeships).
• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license.
• Keep in close contact with the home through phone calls, visits, parent/teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications.
• Promote and participate in local, state, and national student organization activities.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and modifying students' Individual 10-year Plan and utilize an online college and career advising platform.
• Provide students pathways to further education, including instructional and/or support for dual enrollment and post-secondary options.
• Assist students in securing employment.
• Provide students pathways to obtain industry certification/credentials.
• Work to improve student outcomes and test scores, especially the Ohio State Tests (OST) and Ohio CTE WebXam assessments, through practical applications of academic standards.
• Enhance classroom instruction by implementing technology.
• Maintain a complete file of all necessary work permits, student identification material, internship, early-placement material (e.g., permission slips, training agreements, training plans, parent-student agreement, and documentation of employment supervision).
• Operate the laboratory, when open to customer service (where applicable), in an industry-approved method incorporating acceptable business practices.
• Complete necessary reports, forms, and accounting procedures required by the building principal, Office of College and Career Academies, Auditor, and the Treasurer.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment in the laboratory.
• Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.