CTE Business Info Technology Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The CTE Business Info Technology Teacher creates a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge appropriate to their abilities, and builds positive relationships with parents and staff. The role teaches business information technology using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with other appropriate learning activities. The teacher develops and delivers instruction, assesses and records pupil progress, maintains classroom behavior standards, communicates with parents, collaborates with professional staff, supervises pupils during assigned out-of-classroom activities, and participates in the OKCPS model for School Improvement. Professional competence is maintained through district-provided in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities. Alternative work-site duties may be required during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to superintendent and supervisor guidance. The position is exempt, has 196 work days and 100% FTE, and reports to a Building Administrator. Compensation is listed as 004, with step determined by education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in an applicable subject, including Business Education or Career & Technology Business, or an alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities for interaction in person and by telephone.
Ability to perform some stooping, bending, and stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to periodically work outside normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Teach business information technology using the adopted state and district course of study and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to meet pupil needs and identified objectives.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Use grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional learning atmosphere, treating pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site if necessary when a health crisis or disruptive situation requires school or office buildings to close, subject to applicable supervisor and superintendent guidance.