Position Title: Business Instructor
Business Education Teacher
Payroll Personnel Type: 10 Month Job Code 8216 Reports to: Building Principal Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day Union Eligibility: Eligible Starting Salary: $52,232.01
Position Summary
St. Louis Public Schools is seeking talented Educators with a broad base of knowledge in curriculum and pedagogy. In this position, Business Instructors are expected to plan, organize, and deliver programs of instruction that support the premise that all children can learn and implement activities that promote the learning goals and academic expectations. Our diverse student population deserves and appreciates Teachers who are committed and who have a passion for their work.
Essential Functions
The Business Instructor will:
• Supervise, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions and instructional activities • Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences • Evaluate and grade students class work, assignments, and papers • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials, and methods of instruction • Maintain student attendance, grades, and other required records • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues • Evaluate and recommend instructional aids, textbooks, and equipment • Participate in demonstrations, extra-curricular activities, community awareness, education programs, parades, recruiting events, and other activities to further the program and school • Attend conferences, workshops, training programs, etc., to maintain current certifications • Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes, and interests • Teaches and enforces safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, the school district, and the department • Develops and implements a variety of teaching strategies • Establishes and maintains an effective climate for learning • Plans and conducts appropriate educational field experiences • Follows district policies and procedures as adopted by the Board of Education • Communicates regularly with parents and guardians • Identifies senior student internship sites and supervises student placement
As part of the program evaluation process, maintains a Program Improvement Plan. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Promotes student participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Possess knowledge of district policies and mandates related to parent involvement, discipline, and student achievement • Ability to operate instructional technology tools, such as smartboards and computers • Possess willingness to interact on a personal level with parents • Demonstrate organizational skills related to all Essential Functions listed above • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to create an effective Parent Resource Center • Demonstrate patience and compassion with students, staff, and parents in a variety of settings • Develop trusting relationships with parents, teachers, and students • Work effectively on a team and with parents • Possess knowledge of various cultures, values, behaviors, beliefs, and traditions • Possess strong and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills with all constituencies • Passionate about improving public, urban education, and driven to make a difference • Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving capabilities
Experience
• Working with culturally diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting • Collaborating with community agencies • Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting
Education
• Bachelors Degree in Business required or be within 24 semester hours of graduation • Masters Degree preferred • Must possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Missouri Teaching Certificate
District will apply for candidates certification.
Physical Requirements
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle • Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment
• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior office environment • Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.
If you are not currently fully certified, we would still love for you to apply. However, we ask that you provide very specific information and documentation so that we fully understand your progress towards certification.
If you have applied for DESE certification but are awaiting the posting of your certificate, upload a copy of your application submission in DESE to your application in the Attachments section.
If you are currently enrolled in a certification program, ask your university/program supervisor to write a letter to us that includes:
Please note that if an offer is extended to you, the following items will be required as part of your on-boarding:
• Background check • TB test • Official transcripts • Social security card
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan, along with some amazing perks. Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but youll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.
Fully-paid health insurance for self • $30,000 of tuition reimbursement • Certified staff: $40,000 group term life insurance • Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs • Pension plan • Robust wellness programs
Please note that benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.