CTE Business Education Teacher

• Position Type:
    High School Teaching/CTE
  
  
• Date Posted:
    11/10/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Petersburg High School
  
    

Job Title: CTE - BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:     Teacher's/10-month contract

Location: PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CTE-Business Education Teacher is responsible for developing in each student an understanding of our American Business system and its place in the nation's economy; providing knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; developing practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupations; and encouraging students to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.  The CTE-Business Education Teacher is responsible to the principal or his/her designee.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree with a major or minor in Education.  Virginia professional license or ability to obtain a license.

Such other qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the School Board.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to secondary students; typing, shorthand, note-taking, bookkeeping, record keeping, office procedures, merchandising, business communications, data processing, or basic business.  Utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within the allotted time.

Demonstrates skills such as shorthand and use of technological devices/equipment and techniques such as those used in merchandising.  Prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.

Instructs students in use, care and safe operation of business equipment.  Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.

Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports.

Controls assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment in the laboratory-type classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.

Instructs students in importance to employers of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits.

Evaluates each student's performance, knowledge, and skills in course being taught and prepares student progress reports and employment references.

Maintains continued contact with business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment.

Evaluates, selects, and requisitions books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.

Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.

Participates in curriculum and other development programs.

Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.

Attends staff meetings, PTA meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.

Performs other duties as requested by the school Principal or his/her designee.

Benefits:

Position is eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment:

National Child Care Background Check

Tuberculosis Test

Fingerprinting

Details: 

All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement: 

1. Completed online application 

2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.  It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.

3. Must provide three (3) completed professional reference forms/letters.

4. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.