WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA: High School Business Teacher - Long Term Substitute 2nd Semester 2024-2025 School Year

LOCATION: Whitefish High School

Whitefish School District seeks a High School Business Teacher - Long Term Substiture to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana.With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students.  At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:

The business teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be prepared for postsecondary success.  These measures are based on benchmarks of success that include academic content knowledge, cognitive and higher-order thinking strategies, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and communication, and grit/resilience/perseverance. This long term substitute business teacher will teach Economics, Marketing II, and Personal Finance utilizing the school’s curriculum as a means to meet Montana State Standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Whitefish Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. Applicants should also meet the following requirements);

• Valid Montana Secondary Business Teaching License 
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the utilization and instruction of multimedia technology.
• Ability to integrate written and verbal communication with various forms of technology to create multimedia productions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background using and applying mathematics, English and Language Arts/Literacy resources and technology in the classroom.
• Background experience and ability to teach high school-level courses that prepare students to successfully plan and pursue postsecondary education, training and a career path aligned to their personal goals, with the ability to adapt and innovate as job demands change. 
• Understands, embraces and promotes the ability to think critically and solve problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and be self-directed in the learning process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Instructs students using effective instructional strategies such as research projects, group discussions, collaboration, and project based learning
• Guides students through the process of planning for their future through the refinement of skills necessary for college and career success
• Demonstrates relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students
• Takes holistic accountability for student success- taking ownership of each student’s academic success or failure
• Lives and models the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents and the larger community
• Reinforces the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules and school spirit
• Devotes the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching. 
• Uses innovative approaches to teaching and is open to feedback from colleagues and school administration.
• Actively participates in the school’s professional development programs including data analysis and planning, leading and participating in best practice sessions, peer coaching, and attending conferences.
• Practices teaching as an integration of disciplines - a team approach
• Respects authority and carries out Board Policy and Administrative directive.
• Meets and instructs assigned class(s) in the locations and at times assigned.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and prepares and maintains weekly lesson plans articulating the prescribed curriculum.
• Provides differentiated instruction to ensure the success of all learners
• Integrates thinking strategies and study skills throughout all disciplines 
• Designs learning experiences grounded in Rigor, Relevance and Relationships
• Develops, prepares, and delivers district curriculum utilizing the Montana Common Core Standards
• Implements principles of integrated literacy and reading skills.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Demonstrates a willingness to work with the District and Building Vision in mind—preparing students for College, Career, and Citizenship.
• Prepares and maintains course content sheets.
• Develops and maintains unit plans.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Implements through instruction and action, the District's philosophy of instruction and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District Policy and Administrative regulations.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, Administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Communicates student progress to parents.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with Administration and other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods and ascertaining student guided activities and self-guided activities.
• Assists in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of readings, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as assigned.
• May need to teach in any area of endorsement(s)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This type of work involves walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time as required by situations of job position. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information, the manual dexterity to move related equipment, and the skills necessary to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description 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.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description 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. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year working days as set by the Board of Trustees.  Salary, benefits and other working conditions as negotiated between the Whitefish School District and Whitefish Education Association and as assigned by the administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance of said duties will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.