Business Education Teacher

Advanced Business Education Teacher

The Advanced Business Education Teacher will provide instruction in high-level business courses such as Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and related subjects at the secondary level. The teacher is responsible for creating a rigorous, engaging, and career-relevant learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary education, business careers, or participation in programs such as DECA or FBLA.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and deliver standards-based instruction in advanced business courses aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Career & Technical Education (CTE) frameworks.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies, real-world applications, and technology tools to engage students in learning.
• Incorporate financial literacy, business law, ethics, marketing, and entrepreneurship topics into coursework.
• Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials and/or post-secondary education pathways.
• Integrate technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and business simulations.
• Support student participation in CTSOs such as DECA or FBLA through sponsorship and event preparation.
• Develop authentic assessments and maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and community partners to support business career readiness.
• Maintain a positive and safe classroom environment that fosters respect, discipline, and academic excellence.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and class activities.
• Comply with all district policies, state regulations, and CTE reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Business Education (Grades 9–12).
• Strong knowledge of business content areas and teaching methods.
• Proficiency in business software and instructional technology.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related area.
• Prior teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Experience with career technical education (CTE) programs, industry certifications, and work-based learning.
• CTSO (FBLA, DECA) sponsorship experience.
• Knowledge of Missouri CTE compliance, MOSIS reporting, and Perkins requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.