Teacher Business (2025/2026 School Year)

School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated General Business Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. This role focuses on delivering engaging instruction that fosters integrated content learning and technical skill development essential for students' post-secondary success. The ideal candidate will create a motivating learning environment, utilize instructional technology, and implement effective teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys in a dynamic district-wide setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Business is required.
• Illinois educator license is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study tailored to student needs.
• Utilizes technology to create student-centered learning opportunities.
• Collaborates with colleagues and maintains accurate student records.

Skills

Instructional Technology

Curriculum Knowledge

Student Engagement

Communication Skills

STEM Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education

Illinois educator license

Job description

Teacher Business (2025/2026 School Year)
JobID: 36596

• Position Type: High School Teacher/ Business
• Date Posted: 11/4/2024
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/06/2025
• Closing Date: 04/30/2025

NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2025/2026 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2024/2025 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies.

Position / Title: Teacher General Business

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: Secondary Education

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 03/06/2024

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary:
To deliver instruction that engages students in integrated content learning and technical skill development needed for post-secondary and career success as well as Professional Certifications.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Utilizes instructional technology and electronic resources to develop student-centered learning opportunities.
• Integrates technical, literacy, math, and science skill development to provide relevant STEM learning opportunities for all students.
• 2000 hours related work experience preferred.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• As appropriate, implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• May require facilitation of student-run business.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy, or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Participation in co-curricular student organizations/competitions.
• Participation in Regional/District Advisory Committees and development/sustaining of articulated agreements/programs of study.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Major: Business, Focus: Global Business from an accredited university.
• Illinois educator license.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Related work experience preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.

Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 10-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Attachments:

• ETA Benefits Sheet 2024.pdf
• ETA Salary Schedules SY 23-27.pdf