BUSINESS EDUCATION - .50 FTE JobID: 11650

Position Type:

High School Teaching/ Business Education

Date Posted:

3/14/2025

Location:

Mid City High

   The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Duties Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED[115]OR[1171]–MUST BE CERTIFIED TEACHER

Must be able to teach Microsoft office applications, and business basics.

Assignment may also include financial literacy and advanced business level courses.

Must communicate and work cooperatively with students, staff, and parents to maintain a positive climate in the school.

Assist in development of Career Institute academies.

Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Must be able to build relationships with students with a variety of social, behavioral, and academic needs.

Provide remedial and grade level instruction.

Must be willing to be trained in Ingenuity.

Must be willing to teach executive functioning skills.

Must be willing to be trained in Check and Connect

Must be willing to work with other building personnel to provide appropriate support to Program students.

Assist Program students with goal setting for short- and long-term success in the classroom and beyond.

Participate in home visits for Program students when appropriate.

Act as a liaison between Program students, families school personnel for identified students.

Assist students with developing healthy effective organizational/study habits to be successful in school life.

Must be trained or willing to be trained in restorative practices, trauma responsive practices, and culturally responsive teaching.

Must implement building wide PBIS practices in support of building and district goals.

Must be willing to support and implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for both academics and behavior.

Keep accurate, up-to-date records on students participating in mentoring, tutoring, school community activities related to Redirection Program

Other duties as may be appropriate and assigned by the principal.

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(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.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.

Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

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.)

Noise level is quiet to loud.

Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

Substance-free environment.

Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.

Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child achieves success.

Possesses the ability to work effectively in small or larger teams and independently.

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with technology skills necessary to complete job duties.

Maintain flexibility in day-to-day interactions with staff and students.

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.

Awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Consistent and reliable attendance is required.