2024/25 High School Business Marketing Teacher

Bayfield School District

Job Title: Business/Marketing Teacher
Work Year: 171 days
Department: Bayfield High School
Reports to: Bayfield High School Principal
Salary: $48,000- $65,750
 
 
OVERVIEW 
Bayfield High School is seeking a full-time Business/Marketing teacher to work with our High School team. It is our mission to provide a safe and cooperative learning environment. Our focus as a team is to incorporate our school principles of community, empathy, effort, and integrity into our core standard curriculum and instruction. Through the use of technology, project-based learning, collaboration, team building, real-world problems, self-reflection, and high expectations, we are committed to develop our students into lifelong learners.
 
Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.
 
Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
 
 
JOB SUMMARY
Plan, prepare, implement, monitor, and evaluate a quality competency-based Business and Marketing CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program leading to the development of student skills sufficient to qualify for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education using effective instruction with all students.
 
QUALIFICATION
-Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or CDE licensure application in process).
-Possess or be eligible for the appropriate Colorado CTE endorsement.
-Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.
-Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
-Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
-Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
-Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter; center instruction on high expectations for student achievement and demonstrate effective teaching practices.
-Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction and improving student learning.
-Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the instructional program.
-Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning by participating in professional learning communities, showing professionalism, and growing professionally.
-Plan, organize, and teach a competency-based CTE program in business and marketing courses.
-Manage and advise FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and incorporate FBLA leadership activities into the business and technology curriculum.
-Develop and maintain program budgets (student fees and FBLA) following district and building guidelines.
-Foster and manage a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
-Demonstrate effective classroom and computer lab management.
-Assist in development of and participate in activities designed to promote an innovative business and technology program.
-Develop community and industry partnerships for students.
-Demonstrate a professional commitment to CTE innovation.
-Maintain and submit appropriate records (i.e., monthly, semester, and annual enrollment and employment reports).
-Order supplies, instructional materials, and equipment necessary for the program.
-Provide information and counsel students relative to employment, career opportunities and further education.
-Participate in district, regional and state CTE meetings, including CTE Advisory meetings and FBLA.
-Participation in FBLA required at the local, regional, and state levels (including the national level if students qualify).
-Work cooperatively with the CTE teachers and building administrators in staffing and scheduling decisions.
-Maintain accurate records of CTE program completers, grading, distribution of awards and submit information/records including student progress for all students. 
-Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision.
-Perform appropriate tasks as designated by the principal in relation to the responsibilities listed above.
-Positively impact student achievement, using appropriate instructional strategies and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area.
-Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
-Effectively manage the learning environment.
-Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
-Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
-Participate in professional development for continuous learning.
-Work with families in a partnership role.
-Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
-Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
-Perform any other related duties as assigned.
 
Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Minimum Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business and/or Marketing.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Colorado Teaching License.
Possess or be eligible for the appropriate Colorado CTE endorsement.
 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT
-Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Google).
-Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
-Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
-Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress.
-Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English.
-Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn.
-Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so.
-Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning.
-Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
-Athletic and activities coach and sponsor positions are also available, please see BSD website for more information.
 
SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District teacher salary schedule based on education and years of experience.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.
 
Physical Demands
 
The physical demands described here 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. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.  The employee frequently communicates through speech. 
 
The physical demands described here 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.
 
Work Environment
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
 
The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.