Personal Finance Teacher

Reports To: Principal, Topeka High School

Starting Salary: $50,500

Position Purpose: Topeka Public Schools demonstrates a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

Qualifications

The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of Topeka Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate

• A completed credential file that meets Topeka Public School standards.

• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.

• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. On occasion, the employee may be required to work extended hours.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches personal finance, economic principles, and wealth management concepts to pupils.

• Plans and delivers a comprehensive financial literacy program that includes demonstrations, guest speakers, and real-world financial simulations.

• Organizes project-based learning activities (e.g., stock market simulations, tax preparation workshops, or budgeting challenges) for optimal learning.

• Demonstrates financial concepts through the use of modern fintech tools, spreadsheets, and teacher-prepared case studies.

• Instructs pupils in the practical application of credit management, investing, insurance, and consumer rights.

• Provides for the proper use and security of digital financial resources and classroom technology.

• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs and diverse economic backgrounds.

• Incorporates use of appropriate technology, including financial planning software and online banking simulations.

• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum and state standards for financial literacy.

• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and long-term strategic planning.

• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.

• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress and assists students in developing self-assessment skills.

• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment that encourages open discussion about economic concepts.

• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and professional ethics.

• Models enthusiasm for lifelong learning and financial independence.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment.

• Oversees assigned budgets for classroom resources or student organizations (such as DECA or FBLA).