• Position Type:
    High School Teacher/Business
  
  
• Date Posted:
    11/4/2024
  
  
• Location:
    District Wide
  
  
• Date Available:
    08/06/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
    04/30/2025
  
  

  NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2025/2026 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2024/2025 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies. 
           

 
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.