Teacher - Secondary - Business

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter; center instruction on high expectations for student achievement and demonstrate effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrates willingness to upgrade skills and knowledge as curriculum evolves; i.e., including but not limited to learning basic coding for game design.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction and improving student learning.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the instructional program.
• Exhibits collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning by participating in professional learning communities, showing professionalism, and growing professionally.
• Plans, organizes, and teaches a competency-based Business and Information Technology program.
• Focuses on a broad introduction to the field of computer science and computational thinking. Students will be introduced to computer coding and computer hardware. No coding experience is required.
• Manages and advises FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and incorporates FBLA leadership activities into the Business and Information Technology curriculum.
• Develops and maintains program budgets (student fees and FBLA) following district and building guidelines.
• Fosters and manages a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Maintains and submits appropriate records (i.e., monthly, semester, and annual enrollment and employment reports).
• Orders supplies, instructional materials, and equipment necessary for the program.
• Maintains consistent attendance and conforms to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Shares with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision.
• Implements and complies with District policies and procedures.
• Performs appropriate tasks as designated by the principal in relation to the responsibilities listed above.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

• Maintains budget for class and student organization funding.

Report Preparation

• Prepares progress reports of student achievement, maintains student competency records and other various reports as required.

Equipment Operation

• Computer, data projector and general office equipment.

Contacts

• Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents

Work Direction/Supervision

N/A

Decision Making

Performs majority of functions independently

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal;
• To see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone;
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly indoors, outdoors and on the telephone;
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds;
• To bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in implementing various formative and summative assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience with an instructional framework.
• Skills in effective planning and implementation of lessons based upon individual student needs.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior; in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Successful training/teaching experience with students with a variety of backgrounds (i.e., special needs, ELL, students-at-risk) and the ability to adapt teaching style and materials to meet individual needs.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Business and Information Technology.
• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$57,226.69 - $87,774.05

Schedule

Hours Per Day: 8

Days Per Year: 200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Reasonable Accommodations

Administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.