Virtual Campus High School Business Teacher

Des Moines Public School District • Chicago, IA

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About The Position

VIRTUAL CAMPUS is seeking a Business teacher to begin as soon as possible. The role is listed under the title General Education Teacher (K-12) and is responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program that meets students’ academic and social-emotional needs. The teacher delivers lessons aligned with state and district standards, monitors student learning, and uses multiple data points to individualize instruction. The teacher also collaborates with colleagues, communicates regularly with families, participates in professional development, and demonstrates progress toward the eight Iowa Teaching Standards. The calendar varies by assignment, and the workday is 7.75 hours. Candidates with a 5-12 Business (All) endorsement, or a specific Business endorsement and willingness to obtain conditional licensure, are encouraged to apply. Candidates offered a position must successfully pass criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks. Certain positions may also require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol testing, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Iowa teaching license with the appropriate endorsement code for the teaching assignment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and child and adult abuse registry check if offered a position.

Nice To Haves

• A 5-12 Business (All) endorsement, or a specific Business endorsement and willingness to obtain conditional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and support growth.
• Create an engaging, affirming, and meaningful classroom environment that meets students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning daily.
• Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in professional development.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level