Summary

Math and Science Academy is hiring for a Business Teacher for High School Grades to start in August 2024. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and have a strong background in business education. As a Business Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons to students, covering a range of topics including but not limited to accounting, computer skills, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Description

Math and Science Academy is hiring for a Business Teacher for High School Grades to start in August 2024.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and have a strong background in business education. As a Business Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons to students, covering a range of topics including but not limited to accounting, computer skills, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Required:  Minnesota teaching license in Business preferred (will consider Math, Social Studies, FACS, and Agriculture).   Strong knowledge of business concepts and principles, especially in finance and marketing. Experience in DECA or BPA is a plus.

Reports to the MSA High School Principal

Schedule:  Student contact days, office hours, service requirements, and other days as assigned for professional development.  MSA expects teachers present from 9am-4pm on student contact days.  

FLSA: Exempt, 1.0 FTE .  MSA is an at-will employer.  

Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package and 12 days of paid time off to teachers.  Benefits include up to $1,000 for professional staff development.

The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position. 

 

  1. Classroom Instruction

  • Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.

  • Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities. 

  • Attends IEP meetings as requested.

  • Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that are aligned to standards and facilitate active learning.

  • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

  • Treat all students in an equitable manner.

  • Maintain a current website for all classes.

  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.

  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, school policies, and regulations.

  • Utilizes proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.

  • Provide timely feedback to students on all assigned work.

  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.

  • Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.

  • Communicate information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

  • Prepare the classroom for class activities.

  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

  • Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

  • Assign and grade class work, homework, test and assignments.

  • Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.

  • Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.

  • Supply academic updates on students as requested by the 504 Coordinator or Case Manager in a timely manner.

  • Prepare a yearly budget for classroom resources

  • Stay updated on industry trends and developments to ensure relevance and accuracy in teaching materials

 

  1. Additional functions:

  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

  • Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.

  • Encourage parent and community involvement.

  • Obtain information for parents when requested.

  • Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.

  • Participate in appropriate professional development activities.

  • Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.

  • Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.

  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.

  • Other duties as assigned.

3.   Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field.

    • Masters degree preferred

  • Minnesota State certification/license in teaching in appropriate subject area.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

  • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish MSA’s Mission and Vision.

  • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.

  • Demonstrate and promote MSA Core Values.

 

Physical Job Requirements:

 

Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

  • Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.