Business Education Teacher

2024 - 2025 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

TEACHER JOB OPENING

BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER

FAIRCHILD WHEELER - IT & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING HS

SUMMARY:

To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation's economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupation; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.

CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

• One year of business finance or accounting experience;

• 15 semester hours of credit in business finance or accounting fields;

• Six credits in professional education; and

• Exceptional knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.

• Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction

• Punctuality, good attendance and strong work ethics in all areas.

• Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instruction, knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to secondary pupils: keyboarding, accounting, record keeping, office procedures, business law, business communication, basic business, consumer math, computer applications, personal finance, and medical billing and coding.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed with the allotted time.

• Controls assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.

• Establishes and maintains standard of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the laboratory type classroom, where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.

• Evaluates each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills in course being taught; prepares progress reports and employment references for pupils as required.

• Maintains continued contact with local business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment.

• Evaluates, selects, and requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Participates cooperatively with appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problem.

• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Performs other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with business or business education major or minor.

• State of Connecticut teacher certification: (010) Business, 7-12

• At least six months successful experience as a business employee.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."