High School Business and Cooperative Education Teacher

Duties: The ideal candidate will deliver engaging instruction in core business, computer applications, and personal finance courses while managing the district’s Cooperative Education / Work-Based Learning program. This role includes conducting periodic curriculum studies and meeting with the Career and Technical Education Staff to make curricular and annual grant allocation decisions. This role connects classroom learning to real-world career opportunities by cultivating partnerships with local employers, and supervising student work placements. Classroom Instruction: Design and deliver rigorous coursework in high school business subjects, which may include but is not limited to Personal Finance, Accounting, Business Law/Management, Entrepreneurship, and Computer Applications. Co-Op / Work-Based Learning Coordination: Coordinate student work-based placements and internships with local business partners. Execute required training agreements and safety protocols between students, parents, schools, and employers. Conduct required job-site evaluations and monitor student progress and workplace attendance. Teach the instructional component of the Co-Op course (work readiness skills, career exploration, financial literacy, workplace ethics). CTE Program & Compliance: Maintain alignment with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards and participate in local CTE advisory committees. Assessment & Collaboration: Assess student growth, maintain active communication with parents/guardians, and collaborate with staff, administration, and community partners.

Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Senior High (Grades 9–12) endorsement in Business, Marketing, and Computer Education (or equivalent Business endorsement). Cooperative Education Endorsement: Valid ISBE Cooperative Education / Work-Based Learning Endorsement (or eligible to obtain prior to employment, requiring 2,000 hours of documented occupational work experience in business/marketing or required ISBE-approved coursework).

Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to foster positive relationships with local businesses and community stakeholders. Salary/Benefits Based upon Collective Bargaining Agreement. District offers participation in Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Base salary for the 2027-2028 school year is $46,759. Additional Notes Employment is contingent upon completion of the following Illinois statutory requirements:

Criminal History Background Check: State (ISP) and federal (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal background check pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9. Faith’s Law Compliance: Sexual Misconduct History Review pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/22-94.

Health Clearance: Physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) test pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-6.