Personal Finance Teacher

About the role

Topeka Public Schools demonstrates a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

Responsibilities

• Teaches personal finance, economic principles, and wealth management concepts to pupils.
• Plans and delivers a comprehensive financial literacy program that includes demonstrations, guest speakers, and real-world financial simulations.
• Organizes project-based learning activities (e.g., stock market simulations, tax preparation workshops, or budgeting challenges) for optimal learning.
• Demonstrates financial concepts through the use of modern fintech tools, spreadsheets, and teacher-prepared case studies.
• Instructs pupils in the practical application of credit management, investing, insurance, and consumer rights.
• Provides for the proper use and security of digital financial resources and classroom technology.
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs and diverse economic backgrounds.
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology, including financial planning software and online banking simulations.
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum and state standards for financial literacy.
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and long-term strategic planning.
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress and assists students in developing self-assessment skills.
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment that encourages open discussion about economic concepts.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and professional ethics.
• Models enthusiasm for lifelong learning and financial independence.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment.
• Oversees assigned budgets for classroom resources or student organizations (such as DECA or FBLA).

Requirements

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate.
• A completed credential file that meets Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent standing and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to interact with staff and meet demands from several people.
• Responsible for the work output of others.