What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business/Technology Teacher position at Pawtucket Public Schools?
Pawtucket School Department
Business Teacher
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the High School Principal, the Business Teacher will facilitate learning in
business computer applications, financial literacy, and general business terminology.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students
? Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and
emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
? Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
? Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these
objectives to students and parents
? Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisor
? Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
? Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
? Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
? Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
? Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering
information required to perform functions.
? Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing
written references, and/or conveying information
? Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents, and the community
? Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
? Actively participates in advisory program and monitors and supports students in advisory class.
? Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress
? Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students
? To reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit
? To exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects
? To plan and implement an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student that
adheres to the school’s curriculum and standards
? To prepare and develop activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning outcomes of the
curriculum and standards.
? To faithfully work to implement and master the PSD’s core instructional practices.
? To assist in the ongoing development of curriculum, standards, learning outcomes, and
benchmark assessments.
? To use the assessment data to adapt curriculum and instructional practices to help students meet
the school’s performance standards. Such use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills,
and changing daily instruction to meet student needs.
? To be open to using innovative approaches to teaching and receive feedback from colleagues and school administration.
KNOWLEDGE OF AND SKILLED AT:
? Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications,
Internet search engines, multimedia software, career exploration, basic web page design, Web
2.0 applications
? Demonstrated experience in a lab-style course instruction
? Instructional techniques
? Assessment techniques
? Professional Learning Communities
? Differentiated instruction techniques
? Managing classroom procedures and behaviors
? Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment
? Preparing and maintaining accurate records
? RTI (Response to intervention)
? PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
? Cultural competency
? Subject area, grade level, and or credential area of teaching (e.g., special education, math,
science, physical education, etc.)
? Conflict resolution
? Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
? Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff,
students, parents, and the community
? Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
? Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
? Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team
? Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Licensure/ Certificate Requirements:
? Valid RI Teaching License preferably in Secondary Business Education Teacher Grades 7-12
? A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Desirable Qualifications:
? Minimum of two years of teaching experience
Business Teacher
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the High School Principal, the Business Teacher will facilitate learning in
business computer applications, financial literacy, and general business terminology.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students
? Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and
emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
? Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
? Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these
objectives to students and parents
? Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisor
? Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
? Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
? Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
? Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
? Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering
information required to perform functions.
? Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing
written references, and/or conveying information
? Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents, and the community
? Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
? Actively participates in advisory program and monitors and supports students in advisory class.
? Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress
? Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students
? To reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit
? To exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects
? To plan and implement an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student that
adheres to the school’s curriculum and standards
? To prepare and develop activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning outcomes of the
curriculum and standards.
? To faithfully work to implement and master the PSD’s core instructional practices.
? To assist in the ongoing development of curriculum, standards, learning outcomes, and
benchmark assessments.
? To use the assessment data to adapt curriculum and instructional practices to help students meet
the school’s performance standards. Such use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills,
and changing daily instruction to meet student needs.
? To be open to using innovative approaches to teaching and receive feedback from colleagues and school administration.
KNOWLEDGE OF AND SKILLED AT:
? Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications,
Internet search engines, multimedia software, career exploration, basic web page design, Web
2.0 applications
? Demonstrated experience in a lab-style course instruction
? Instructional techniques
? Assessment techniques
? Professional Learning Communities
? Differentiated instruction techniques
? Managing classroom procedures and behaviors
? Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment
? Preparing and maintaining accurate records
? RTI (Response to intervention)
? PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
? Cultural competency
? Subject area, grade level, and or credential area of teaching (e.g., special education, math,
science, physical education, etc.)
? Conflict resolution
? Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
? Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff,
students, parents, and the community
? Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
? Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
? Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team
? Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Licensure/ Certificate Requirements:
? Valid RI Teaching License preferably in Secondary Business Education Teacher Grades 7-12
? A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Desirable Qualifications:
? Minimum of two years of teaching experience
