Business Education Teacher

Job Title: Teacher, Business Education

Reports to (Title): Director of Technology Center or Principal of Assigned High School

Terms Of Employment

Certified Salary Schedule

Hours per day: 8

Days per year: 190

Type Of Position

Full-time

FLSA Status

Exempt

General Summary

Under general supervision instructions students in business concepts such as understanding the American business system and its place in the nation’s economy, employability skills, and use of relevant technology as it relates to the 21st century business environment. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based economy.
• Teaches concepts and skills in keyboarding, office procedures, merchandising, business communications, image editing, multimedia, business law, accounting, marketing and other basic business concepts.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, competency forms, discipline reports, etc.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Organizes classroom and laboratory areas for daily instruction.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, supplies, equipment and tools.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap; evaluates contributions in group projects.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Develops students’ creative and practical problem-solving skills related to relevant materials and processes of the industry.
• Instructs and coaches students in the rudiments of obtaining and retaining a job; stays informed of current entry job requirements; completes job references for students when requested.
• Recruits professionals in the business field to serve on the annual advisory committee; meets semi-annually to solicit input from community partners regarding current issues and employment opportunities.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, activities, etc.; issues reports to inform parents of students’ progress in accordance with school board policy.
• Actively serves as a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) advisor in preparing students for competition and leadership opportunities; chaperones trips to conferences and events.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business education or related area with previous student teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Valid South Carolina teaching certification
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Conducts duties in a classroom environment and on field study trips and competitions. Requires constant attention working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to twenty-five pounds. Occasional local and overnight travel is required.

Responsibility

Responsible for effective supervision of students in a variety of classroom and school situations. Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget (if applicable). Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.