Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship (BLE) Magnet Teacher

JOB GOAL:

Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with Business Leadership standards that address student and building needs, while intentionally integrating entrepreneurship concepts to promote critical thinking, innovation, and real-world application of skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month teacher contract (190 days). NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined by education and experience. FLSA: EXEMPT

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet Arkansas certification requirements 6-12
• Demonstrates a willingness to try new teaching and assessment strategies that would benefit all students.
• Willingness to participate in and deliver ongoing staff development.
• Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
• Provide background knowledge of Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
• Experience teaching middle school CTE business courses is preferred but not required; candidates should demonstrate a dynamic, engaging instructional approach.

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports directly to the Building Principal

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Designs and implements a program of study aligned with CTE standards that intentionally integrates the BLE magnet theme into daily instruction, connecting business, leadership, and entrepreneurship concepts across grade levels.
• Regularly assesses students' accomplishments and provides progress reports as required.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Collaborates with grade-level and content-area teachers to develop and co-facilitate interdisciplinary PBL units that connect business and entrepreneurship concepts to core academic content.
• Plans, organizes, and facilitates a Business Showcase or Shark Tank-style student presentation event twice annually, inviting community partners, business leaders, and families to observe and respond to student work.
• Demonstrates strong writing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
• Demonstrates the ability to support students with projects and presentations that integrate classroom learning.
• Provides students with hands-on learning experiences in lab settings that promote skill development, problem-solving, and real-world application centered around business leadership and entrepreneurship.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community business partners to provide students with authentic learning experiences, guest speakers, mentors, and real-world entrepreneurship opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

NOTE:

INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST

COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE,

BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT

NECESSARILY MEANS THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED.

Requirements represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, and write. Occasionally, the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. The employee must be able to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and be physically present at the assigned work with only infrequent unexcused absences during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.