Curriculum Development Jobs in Clackamas, OR (NOW HIRING)

Position: Business Teacher / Full-time (1.00FTE) 
Primary Summary:

The Business Teacher will provide instruction in the Business CTE Program. Components of the Business Program include: accounting, business and management, entrepreneurship, marketing and collaborating on school and other CTE Program opportunities. The Teacher will provide a positive, structured learning environment and effective instruction, document student progress, activities and outcomes while providing feedback to students, guardians and administration. Candidates should be collaborative and experienced in building positive relationships with students and colleagues, and will follow District policy and standard practices. This position will operate under the direct supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. Teacher will also perform other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Two years industry experience preferred along with the willingness to obtain a valid Oregon teaching license with CTE Endorsement in Business; or valid Oregon teaching license with the willingness to complete a professional development plan in collaboration with District, regional personnel and industry partners to obtain a career technical endorsement in Business.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of business management, marketing and entrepreneurship
Ability to model and teach a variety of communication skills
Ability to instruct students how to effectively write business plans, develop customer service and point of sale skills, apply accounting principles, and learn business law and operations
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Use of technology for learning management system and instruction 
Experience
Two years of industry experience and/or teaching experience preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Strategies

• Teach business management concepts and skills that are industry-related
• Create an atmosphere that is conducive to hands-on learning in a modern environment that encourages collaboration with other CTE Programs and/or school enterprises
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for helping individual students to achieve educational growth
• Develop, plan, organize and maintain effective classroom management strategies in alignment with District and school site policies, guidelines and procedures
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Develop and maintain an organized, orderly and clean classroom
• Utilize a variety of instructional approaches, visual aids and models to demonstrate concepts
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Work cooperatively with ELD and special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Prepare student progress reports; consistently communicate student progress to students, parents, school counselors and site administration
• Make acceptable lesson plans and directions for substitutes and perform all other duties as required by the administration

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and standards used in curriculum development, lesson planning and business instruction
• District and State approved CTE curriculum
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code, District Policies and other applicable laws
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of students

Salary: Annual Salary Range $57,162 - $110,780
             Initial placement based on education and experience.
Required Documents:

• Application
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• 3 current letters of recommendation
• Transcripts (may be unofficial until hired)
• Copy of Oregon teaching license
• Copy of ORELA or Praxis scores

District / School Profile: Available at web site: www.oregontrailschools.com
Oregon Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Reasonable accommodations for application opportunity will be provided upon request to the Personnel Department (503) 668-5541. Speech/hearing impaired assistance is available through Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.