Teacher Business (0.1 Comp Prog 1 BHS/ 0.1 Comp Prog 1 LHS/ 0.4 Game Design 1 LHS/ 0.2 Entm. Mkt LHS)
Posted 3 months ago
Start Date
08/06/2025
Position Areas
Business Education
Description
Position / Title: Teacher General Business | |
Bargaining Unit: ETA | Department/Location: Secondary Education |
Calendar Days: 184 | Reports To: Building Principal |
JD Revision Date: 03/06/2024 | Supervises: N/A |
Function / Position Summary
To deliver instruction that engages students in integrated content learning and technical skill development needed for post-secondary and career success as well as Professional Certifications.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Utilizes instruction technology and electronic resources to develop student centered learning opportunities.
- Integrates technical, literacy, math and science skill development to provide relevant. STEM learning opportunities for all students.
- 2000 hours related work experience preferred.
- Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- As appropriate, implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
- May require facilitation of student run business.
- Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
- Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
- Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
- Participation in co-curricular student organizations/competitions.
- Participation in Regional/District Advisory Committees and development/sustaining of articulated agreements/programs of study.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Major: Business, Focus: Global Business from an accredited university.
- Illinois educator license.
Experience / Knowledge
- Related work experience preferred.
- Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
Terms of Employment
- This is a 10-month position.
- Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
Posted By
Illinois School District U46
500 Shales Parkway 500 Shales Parkway, Elgin, IL 60120
At the following locations