Health Occupations Teacher; High School

Overview

The Health Occupations Teacher (Health & Medical Sciences) will develop students' academic and clinical skills through academic courses of study and implement, monitor, and evaluate a quality competency-based program implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addresses specific educational needs of students; provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues at GW-SMHS to ensure the students are meeting college requirements.

This 10-month, 195 day Licensed position reports to the School Principal. The Governor's Health Sciences Academy (GHSA) at Alexandria City High School is offered in partnership with The George Washington University-School of Medicine & Health Sciences (GW-SMHS). Students enrolled in the program pursue one of seven health-related pathways that lead to an industry certification. All academy courses are taught for dual enrollment credit through GW-SMHS with students graduating with 16-18 college credits.

Students have the option to enter the workforce or pursue higher education after graduating from high school. More information about the GHSA can be found on the CTE & Workforce Development website, ACPS GHSA.

This position is for the current  School Year

• Education: Bachelor's degree;
  Master's degree required in nursing, biology, chemistry, education, or related health and medical science field. Dual Enrollment courses will be taught.
• Certificates & Licenses: A Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate License with an endorsement in a related field, a Technical Professional License with a Health and Medical Sciences endorsement preferred, or eligibility to obtain the License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.
• Experience: Job-related experience within the specialized field, with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Develop and update lesson plans, course assignments and assessments in partnership with GW-SMHS faculty based on the state Health and Medical Science curriculum.
• Facilitate clinical placement of students through collaboration with university and industry partners.
• Collaborate with administration to provide industry certification testing for students.
• Serve on a GHSA sub-committee and attend bi-annual meetings. Participate in other sub-committees where appropriate.
• Participate in GHSA recruiting events, and promote program to prospective students and parents and at least one day of the Summer Bridge Program; compensated at the standard rate for this work.
• Review and develop curriculum during the summer and be compensated at the standard rate for this work.
• Organize and participate in academy and career-related activities such as industry speakers and field trips.
• Teach other foundation health and medical sciences classes where needed.
• Provide students opportunities to develop and apply leadership, social, civic, and health care skills through Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
• Plan student assignments to meet academic objectives and different learning styles.
• Prepare a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for documenting student mastery.
• Demonstrate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Adapt classroom work to provide students with instructional materials addressing individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administer developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and developing individual learning plans.
• Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and achievements and develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Promote communication with affiliating agency administration, staff, students, parents and clients.
• Counsel students to promote optimal participation and performance.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain personal safety of students and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Maintain teacher certification as per requirements of the Virginia Department of Education.
• Adhere to Alexandria City High School policies and regulations.
• Adhere to affiliating agencies policies and regulations.
• Maintain current industry-related certifications required for the position.
• May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale.

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