Teacher, Health Science - Middle School

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Health Science - Middle School

JOB CODE: 123

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT2

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides quality standards-based instruction in Healthcare Science education; assesses and encourages student progress; manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.

Education Level: Associate Degree or higher in a healthcare related field, or a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) determined equivalent with 2 years occupational experience

2.

Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Health Science or eligible for Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Healthcare Technical Specialist; and hold a current Healthcare Professional License, registration, or certification that relates to the healthcare field and has been issued by an appropriate governing or regulatory body

3.

Experience: 2 years occupational work experience in a Healthcare related field

4.

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

2.

Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Health Science curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to ensure student progress while managing the learning environment.

3.

Complies with state and system level regulations and policies; including the rules of the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics for Educators.

4.

Model enthusiasm for Health Science and demonstrate current innovations in the industry, including competition within the global economy.

5.

Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific formative/summative assessments, and introductory level skill assessments for the purpose of evaluating student competency and/or the monitoring and development of individual learning growth and progress.

6.

Sponsors/infuses co-curricular Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) experiences for students in the program for the purpose of leadership development, advanced technical skills attainment, workforce readiness preparation, and college career-readiness studies.

7.

Manages and maintains program's assigned equipment, software, and supplies.

8.

Maintains professional development competence through on-going educational and professional development training, as required for certification.

9.

Participate in an active feeder high school Health Science advisory committee.

10.

Establish and maintain industry connections to promote/encourage student transition to high school related career pathway programs.

11.

Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.

12.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.