CTE - Business Education Teacher @ Holbrook Middle

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. This role involves teaching North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essential Standards, promoting career awareness, exploration, and planning, and providing information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities. The teacher will also facilitate work-based learning, coordinate activities for students to develop employability skills, and promote the integration of career research and work-based learning into CTE and academic courses. Additionally, the position requires participation in professional development activities and continuous engagement in professional growth to stay current with workforce trends.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from a regionally accredited college/university.
Licensed in Business Education (00760) or eligible for licensure.
Minimum of two years of industry-related work experience within the past five years (ex.: accountant; business analyst; business manager; operations analyst; database administrator; management analyst; computer programmer; chief information officer; chief financial officer; loan officer; stockbroker; investment advisory; financial analyst).
Knowledge of management and supervision.
Knowledge of local policies, and state and federal laws relating to minors and employees.
Knowledge of technology; contract management.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of supervision and evaluation.
Knowledge of current educational theories and practices.
Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.
Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts.
Ability to articulate school and District policy.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
Understanding the growth and development of assigned students.

Nice To Haves

Training in the certification (IC3 or MOS) is preferred; if not in place, must be earned before the end of the first semester.
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
Ability to have an energetic approach to responsibilities.
Ability to maintain a positive personality.
Ability to be creative.
Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result.
Ability to visualize and implement change.
Ability to work well under pressure while withstanding stress.
Ability to be self-motivated.
Ability to demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard© and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

Teach North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essential Standards.
Promotes career awareness, exploration, and planning.
Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and providing instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
Teaches courses listed in the Gaston County Schools’ High School Curriculum Guide.
Provides information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities.
Assists students with postsecondary education and employment opportunities.
Facilitates work-based learning opportunities.
Provides and coordinates activities for students to develop employability skills.
Promotes the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CTE and academic courses.
Participates in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
Engages in professional growth opportunities to remain current with trends, demands, and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workforce.
Other duties as assigned.