High School Business and Cooperative Education Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Princeville Community Unit School District #326 seeks a High School Business and Cooperative Education Teacher to deliver engaging instruction in core business, computer applications, and personal finance while coordinating the district’s Co-Op/Work-Based Learning program.

Responsibilities include curriculum studies, securing industry partnerships, and supervising student work placements; ISBE standards alignment and advisory committee participation are required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience aligning ISBE CTE standards with local advisory committees desired.
• Ability to build partnerships with local businesses and supervise student work placements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous coursework in high school business subjects (Personal Finance, Accounting, Business Law/Management, Entrepreneurship, Computer Applications).
• Design and deliver classroom instruction for business and related subjects.
• Coordinate student work-based placements with local business partners and oversee safety protocols.
• Execute training agreements between students, parents, schools and employers.
• Conduct job-site evaluations and monitor student progress and attendance.
• Teach work readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, and workplace ethics in Co-Op course.
• Maintain ISBE CTE standards alignment and participate in local advisory committees.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and collaborate with staff and community partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PEL with Senior High endorsement in Business/Marketing/Computer Education

ISBE Cooperative Education / Work-Based Learning Endorsement

Job description

High School Business and Cooperative Education Teacher

Duties

The ideal candidate will deliver engaging instruction in core business, computer applications, and personal finance courses while managing the district’s Cooperative Education / Work-Based Learning program. This role includes conducting periodic curriculum studies and meeting with the Career and Technical Education Staff to make curricular and annual grant allocation decisions. This role connects classroom learning to real-world career opportunities by cultivating partnerships with local employers, and supervising student work placements.

• Classroom Instruction: Design and deliver rigorous coursework in high school business subjects, which may include but is not limited to Personal Finance, Accounting, Business Law/Management, Entrepreneurship, and Computer Applications.
• Co-Op / Work-Based Learning Coordination:
• Coordinate student work-based placements and internships with local business partners.
• Execute required training agreements and safety protocols between students, parents, schools, and employers.
• Conduct required job-site evaluations and monitor student progress and workplace attendance.
• Teach the instructional component of the Co-Op course (work readiness skills, career exploration, financial literacy, workplace ethics).
• CTE Program & Compliance: Maintain alignment with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards and participate in local CTE advisory committees.
• Assessment & Collaboration: Assess student growth, maintain active communication with parents/guardians, and collaborate with staff, administration, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Licensure:
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Senior High (Grades 9–12) endorsement in Business, Marketing, and Computer Education (or equivalent Business endorsement).
• Cooperative Education Endorsement:
• Valid ISBE Cooperative Education / Work-Based Learning Endorsement (or eligible to obtain prior to employment, requiring 2,000 hours of documented occupational work experience in business/marketing or required ISBE-approved coursework).
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to foster positive relationships with local businesses and community stakeholders.

Salary/Benefits

Based upon Collective Bargaining Agreement. District offers participation in Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Base salary for the 2027-2028 school year is $46,759.

Additional Notes

Employment is contingent upon completion of the following Illinois statutory requirements:

• Criminal History Background Check: State (ISP) and federal (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal background check pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9.
• Faith’s Law Compliance: Sexual Misconduct History Review pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/22-94.
• Health Clearance: Physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) test pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-6.
• Employment Eligibility: Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Princeville Community Unit School District #326 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD #326 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal (Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA) or Illinois state law (Illinois Human Rights Act - 775 ILCS 5).

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.