Job Description:

The Business & Information Technology Teacher prepares students’ business & information technology skills, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling necessary skills to perform assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.  This position will teach Economics and Personal Finance as well as Graphic Information Technology and/or Computer Information Systems.

This job reports to the Academic Principal.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in job-related area. Master’s degree preferred.

License: Valid Virginia Department of Education License, or eligibility to obtain one, with an endorsement in Business.  Applicants should hold current industry certifications in areas such as W!SE, MOS, or other related programs.

Essential Functions:

The candidate for this position:

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workersto provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Skin Test

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