High School Business Teacher
Platte Valley, Weld RE-7
Job Description: Platte Valley School District
Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day
High School Business Teacher
Classification: Exempt
Date Posted: April 3, 2026
School Year and Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/181 Days)
Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employee’s education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) plans.
Reports to High School Principal
Deadline for application: Until filled
Apply online @ www.pvre7.org
Salary Schedules available at View Salary Schedules
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Highly qualified as determined by state criteria for business education.
Preferred:
• Prior Business Teaching experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
Platte Valley High School is seeking a Business Teacher and Co-FBLA Adviser to lead a comprehensive business program that prepares students for college and careers. This position includes teaching a range of potential business courses such as Aims Accounting Principles, Aims Principles of Marketing, Graphic Design and other business-related offerings. The role also involves co-advising the FBLA chapter, preparing students for competitions, coordinating community service, and traveling for events. The ideal candidate will create an engaging learning environment, collaborate with staff and community partners, and contribute positively to the school and district culture.
Essential Functions and Characteristics:
• Teach a range of potential business courses: Aims Accounting Principles, Aims Principles of Marketing, Business Communication, Business Economics, Business Leadership, Digital Communication, Graphic Design, Personal Finance, Principles of Finance.
• Serve as co-advisor and actively support the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter.
• Prepare students for district, state, and national competitions.
• Travel with students for conferences and events both in and out of Colorado.
• Assist in planning and supervising FBLA community service initiatives.
• Collaborate with and support the Middle School FBLA chapter to build program continuity.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and participating in Business Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and course placement efforts.
• Communicate regularly with parents, counselors, and staff regarding student progress and success.
• Utilize effective, research-based instructional strategies aligned to district expectations.
• Maintain and integrate instructional materials and technology to support student learning.
• Stay current with trends in business education through professional reading, collaboration, and participation in conferences and professional organizations.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Assist in maintaining classroom technology and equipment.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Contribute positively to building and district-wide culture, goals, and initiatives.
Other Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability
• Knowledge of Colorado and district business content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to relate well with children, parents and other school/district staff and community members.
• Possess strong communication skills with students, parents and staff members – able to generate positive relations and morale.
• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to use district technology.
• Strong desire to work with students and families to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Growth mindset that works to stay abreast of high-quality research-based practices.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
EEO/AAP Statement
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public 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.