What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Anticipated) High School Business Teacher position at Fairfield Community Schools?
SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Fairfield Community Schools Positions SJF1-10):
Demonstrated experience or willing to acquire skills:
Embraces and exhibits characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
Exhibits dedication to the district's mission and vision, actively promoting its values.
Demonstrates an ability to be adaptable and respond productively to setbacks.
Exhibits discipline and flexibility with an ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
Prioritizes active listening as a foundation for understanding others' perspectives, values, and attitudes.
Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Demonstrates disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.
Exhibits critical-thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
Exhibits commitment to collaborating with others.
Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity, concern, and respect to connect with others’ feelings, opinions, experiences, and culture.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):
Demonstrated experience or willingness to acquire skills:
Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth
Experience differentiating instruction for all students regardless of circumstance
Implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum through consistent collaboration, grading, and assessment
Participate in building and district collaboration to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments
Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction
Participate in professional learning and personal advancement to build capacity and effectiveness
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations as needed and appropriate
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic concerns
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Provide instruction by teaching others how to utilize different tasks and abilities
Leading through communication to others to convey information effectively
Utilize differentiated strategies/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts and tasks
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Using logic, reasoning, and critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Lead in the area of developmentally appropriate education, strategies, curriculum, behavior supports, and pedagogy
Represent Fairfield Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting and exceeding the eight Iowa Teaching Standards
ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-2 and KED1-3):
Required:
Holds and maintains a valid Iowa Teaching License (Endorsement Number: 115 5-12 Business-General or other endorsement that fulfills the class requirement)
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods
Desired:
Previous classroom teaching experience
Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position
It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Evan Marten, School Business Official, 403 S. 20th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52566, 641-472-2655, evan.marten@fairfieldsfuture.org.
