WHS Business Teacher (beginning 25/26)

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA: High School Business Teacher 

LOCATION: Whitefish High School

Whitefish School District seeks a High School Business Teacher to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students.  At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:

The business teacher is responsible for developing an effective classroom environment that fosters students' knowledge, skills, and attributes essential for success in postsecondary education. This is achieved by meeting benchmarks in academic content knowledge, cognitive and higher-order thinking strategies, critical thinking and problem-solving, collaboration and communication, and grit/resilience/perseverance. Utilizing the school’s CCR curriculum, the business teacher will instruct College and Career Readiness courses aligned with Montana State Standards. Additionally, the business teacher may teach Broadcast Journalism, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and equipment in a high-tech recording studio adjoining the classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Whitefish Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. Applicants should also meet the following requirements);

• Valid Montana secondary Business Teaching Certificate 
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the utilization and instruction of multimedia technology.
• Ability to integrate written and verbal communication with various forms of technology to create multimedia productions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in using and applying mathematics, English, language arts/literacy resources, and technology in the classroom.
• Experience and ability to teach high school-level courses that prepare students to successfully plan and pursue postsecondary education, training, and a career path aligned to their personal goals, with the ability to adapt and innovate as job demands change.
• Understands, embraces, and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, effective communication, collaboration, and self-directed learning.
• Experience in broadcast journalism, including interviewing, public speaking, videography, editing, and production.
• Multiple high school teaching endorsements are beneficial and provide flexibility to support future enrollment growth and evolving academic needs over time, although not required.
• Ability and willingness to work with students in extracurricular or co-curricular activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

TEACHING AND LEARNING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a positive and effective learning environment.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction using Montana Common Core Standards, incorporating integrated literacy and thinking skills to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Design engaging learning experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and relationship-oriented.
• Utilize a range of instructional techniques and media to meet diverse learning needs.
• Employ project-based learning, group discussions, and collaborative activities to actively engage students.
• Guide students in developing skills and plans for future success in college and careers.
• Instruct students on organizing and presenting their work through video broadcasts to the school community.
• Integrate thinking strategies and study skills into all disciplines.
• Develop and maintain weekly lesson plans, course content sheets, and unit plans aligned with district curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Encourage and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Implement district and school instructional philosophies, goals, and objectives.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in professional development, data analysis, and peer coaching.
• Embrace innovative teaching approaches and be open to feedback.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students and take ownership of their academic success.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues on instructional planning and implementation.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and faculty meetings.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Model and reinforce the school's core values and guiding philosophy.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
• Respect authority and adhere to school board policies and administrative directives.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as needed.
• Be willing to teach within any area of endorsement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in selecting instructional materials.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with administration and staff to plan instructional goals and activities.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This type of work involves walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time as required by situations of job position. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information, the manual dexterity to move related equipment, and the skills necessary to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year working days as set by the Board of Trustees.  Salary, benefits and other working conditions as negotiated between the Whitefish School District and Whitefish Education Association and as assigned by the administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance of said duties will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.