Business Education Teacher (High School) 2026-2027

    JobID: 13848

    Position Type:
    Teaching - High School/Business Education
    Date Posted:
    11/24/2025
    Location:
    To Be Assigned
    Closing Date:
    7/15/2026

    Business Education Teacher

    Currently accepting applications for potential vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit I Salary Scale: $61,074 - $105,331, 10-month work year, 7.5 hours per day

    Washington County Public Schools provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being. For complete details, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary.

    OVERVIEW: At Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), we educate and empower each student to achieve independence and contribute to a diverse and evolving society. Our teachers cultivate learning communities that spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and inspire success. Our teachers are instrumental in cultivating a culture of belonging where every student feels valued, respected, and supported by creating a safe and welcoming environment. This position plays a crucial role in motivating and guiding students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

    RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES:

    Academic Excellence:

    • Engage each student in high-quality, authentic, and relevant learning experiences to prepare them with the skills, knowledge, and habits to maximize student success.
    • Foster academic achievement by setting high standards, removing barriers, and providing rigorous, relevant, evidence-based, and innovative instruction.
    • Set ambitious goals for instruction and student learning, effectively planning and monitoring progress.
    • Recognize and adapt to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students learn and thrive.

    Culture & Belonging:
    • Maintain a continuous focus on the safety and well-being of our students while creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Foster physical, emotional, and social health, contributing to a positive school climate.
    • Set clear, consistent, and high standards for all students.
    • Exhibit fair, firm, and consistent behavior to promote self-discipline, build community, and effectively resolve conflicts.
    • Plan activities and use materials that reflect the unique backgrounds and identities of all students. Create opportunities for student voices to be heard, valued, and actively engaged.

    Growth Mindset:
    • Commit to continuous learning and growth, perseverance, as well as seeking and implementing feedback.
    • Be flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented. Take accountability.

    Community Engagement:
    • Build strong connections and collaborative relationships to identify and address barriers that impact student learning and success.
    • Partner with caregivers and the community to develop strong and meaningful connections. Create opportunities for stakeholders to feel valued, heard, and actively engaged.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Eligibility for MSDE teacher licensure in appropriate field; content knowledge in the field of specialization.
    • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and emotional control; maintain organization and punctuality.
    • Understanding and commitment to the goals and values of Washington County Public Schools.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

    These expectations outline the physical and mental demands required to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions effectively.
    • Engage in extended periods of sitting or standing. Move comfortably throughout the building and grounds to fulfill various responsibilities.
    • Utilize sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively, including seeing, reading, hearing, and talking.
    • Maintain emotional control and composure under stress.
    • Travel district-wide, as needed, to participate in professional learning and other activities.
    • Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work extended or irregular hours when necessary.

    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Teacher performance is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

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