High School Business Teacher

Job Summary:

• Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies into content area.
• Teach and lead students in learning and modeling of contemporary business principles from introductory to advanced levels.
• Serve as the advisor or co-advisor of a DECA club with a strong tradition of student success at high levels (an additional role covered under the Co-curricular stipend schedule).
• Establish individual learner goals that reflect the District’s mission and values.
• Work collaboratively with department members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of high school students.
• Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate assessments and utilize data to target student needs.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character growth.

Qualifications:

• Current and applicable Minnesota Teaching License required.
• Experience leading DECA or other student business activities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support student interest in and outside of the classroom.
• High level of content expertise required.
• Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking in meaningful discourse in the content area.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.

Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers

COMPENSATION
Full Year, Full Time
BA Step 1 ($49,266) to EdS Step 20 ($105,958)

INSURANCE
.75 - 1.0 FTE
Single Health: 100% Covered by District
Employee 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 65% Covered by District
Dental: 100% Coverage by District
Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

OTHER BENEFITS
TSA match after meeting conditions.

RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Dr. Amy Steiner, High School Principal
952-449-8407 amy.steiner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us