High School Business Teacher (Accounting Emphasis)

Young World Physical Education; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school district is seeking a dedicated High School Business Teacher with an emphasis on accounting. The role requires delivering engaging curriculum aligned with state standards and teaching business-related subjects like accounting and personal finance. Candidates must obtain Iowa teaching certification. Strong skills in classroom management, student assessment, and relationship building are essential. The position is 1.0 FTE for the 2026-27 school year with a starting salary of $50,000+.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain Iowa teaching certification.
• Strong background in accounting preferred.
• Ability to verify work eligibility in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging business and accounting curriculum.
• Teach accounting, personal finance, and other business subjects.
• Prepare students in budgeting and financial skills.
• Use varied instructional strategies to meet learning needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Business curriculum development

Classroom management

Accounting knowledge

Student assessment

Education

Iowa teaching certification with 512 Business endorsement

Job description

High School Business Teacher (Accounting Emphasis)

Bettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf High School

Overview

1.0 FTE, 2026-27 school year. Contract position. Salary $50,000+ (BA, 04, 1.0 FTE, 2025-26 Salary Schedule).

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain an Iowa teaching certification with appropriate 512 Business endorsement.
• Strong background or experience in accounting preferred.
• Must be able to provide the required I‑9 documentation to verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging business and accounting curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Teach courses such as accounting, personal finance, and other business‑related subjects.
• Prepare students with practical financial skills, including budgeting, financial analysis, and record keeping.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress using multiple methods and provide timely feedback.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Bettendorf Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. For assistance or consultation, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources. The Bettendorf Community School District is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer.