CTE Teacher Position (Career & Technical Education)

Qualifications:

1. Endorsement in Business & Information Technologhy or eligibility for Virginia Licensure in Business & Informaton Technology.
2. Valid certification to meet ESSA requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
3. Applicants who have had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

Report To: Principal

Essential Duties:

1. Teaches content and skills in Business courses, utilizing curriculum designated by Lancaster County Public Schools.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Lancaster County Public Schools.
3. Adapts Business material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
4. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
5. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
6.  Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
7. Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for the following classes.

 Principles of Business and Marketing Grade levels: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Students explore the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and global economy. They study how the American economy operates and prepare to make decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens. The Workplace Readiness Skills test will be given at the completion of the course.

Computer Information Systems Advanced Grade levels: 9-12 Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems Credit: 1 Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through advanced integrated software applications, including printed, electronic, and Web publications. Students work individually and in groups to explore advanced computer maintenance activities, website development, programming, networking, emerging technology, and employability skills. The Workplace Readiness Skills test will be given at the completion of the course. 

Web Design, Multimedia, Web Technologies Grade levels: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems Credit: 1 Students develop proficiency in creating desktop publications, multimedia presentations/projects, and web sites using industry standard application software. Students incorporate the principles of layout and design in completing publications and projects. Students develop advanced skills in interactive media. Students design portfolios that may include business cards, newsletters, mini-pages, multimedia presentations, projects, calendars, and graphics. Students use Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher. The Workplace Readiness Skills test will be given at the completion of the course.

Video and Media Technology* Grade levels: 10-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Students will have an opportunity to study all aspects of video and media production, from planning and writing for production to operating studio and editing equipment. Students practice various methods of gathering news and information from individuals, research, and online resources. In addition, students are introduced to analog and digital principles of film production. Students will apply skills to real world projects such as broadcasting/live-streaming school events (sports, etc.), editing recorded school events, photographing school events, and maintaining a school announcement board. *Students will need to be available to attend assigned school-related events (held outside of regular school hours) to successfully complete the course. 

Web Design, Multimedia, Web Technologies, Advanced Grade levels: 11-12 Prerequisite: Web Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies Credit: 1 Students develop advanced skills for creating desktop-published, interactive multimedia, and web-site projects. Students work with hardware and software to apply skills to real world projects such as managing the school website and social media sites, video recording and photographing school events, creating and maintaining school announcement board, etc. Students will need to be available to attend assigned school-related events as part of their course grade. 

Economics and Personal Finance* Grade levels: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Credit: 1 Students learn to make informed financial decisions regarding budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, savings, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance. Additionally, students develop an understanding of how basic economic principles affect personal decision-making as well as the economic world around them. This course will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. This course is a graduation requirement. The WISE Financial Literacy assessment will be given at the conclusion of the course for students to earn certification. * Successful completion of this course is a graduation requirement.

Entrepreneurship Education Grade levels: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 This course introduces students to the world of creating, owning, and launching a business. Students will learn concepts for developing business plans, raising capital, determining costs and pricing, etc. as well as utilize business simulations to see the results of their decisions. Students will be required to help run a school store, sell LHS products at sporting events, and participate in product promotions during school functions. The Workplace Readiness Skills certification test will be given at the end of the course. 

Office Administration Grade levels: 9-12 Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems Credit: 1 Students enhance word processing and communication skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. Students study office procedures such as information processing, telecommunications, electronic records management, and financial records management. The Workplace Readiness Skills test will be given at the completion of the course. 

1. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
2. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
3. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
4. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
5. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
6. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
7. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

 (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties:

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and afterschool activities.
3. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
4. Performs other duties as assigned by principal or appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

 Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Business courses. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.

 Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

 Work Environment:

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. Lancaster County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.