Teacher - CTE - Health Science Instructor

TITLE:

Career Technical Education Teacher - Middle and High School

TYPE:
Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY:
Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

OBJECTIVE:
The primary function of a teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* General Duties and Instruction

* Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the delivery of district instruction, curriculum and assessment

* Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.

* Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.

* Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.

* Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located whether on campus or at off campus events.

* Identifies students with academic issues and refers those students to appropriate service providers.

* Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students' academic performance and behavior.

* Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by the district.

* Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner.

* Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.

* Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.

* Maintains school and classroom discipline.

* Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues.

* Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school

* Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.

* Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.

* Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.

* Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.

* Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

* Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.

* Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.

* Administration

* Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.

* Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.

* School/Community Relations

* Respects students, parents, guardians and community.

* Assists parents with questions and concerns.

* Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.

* Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

* Operations

* Assist in the protection of students and property.

* Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.

* Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc...

* Professional

* Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.

* Participates in district professional development

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

* Posession of a current Massahusetts license as a Registered Nurse.

* Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

* 3 years of recent (within the past 7 years) full-time employment, experience directly related in health assisting.

* Passing score of at least 70% on each test (written and performance) in health assisting.

* Passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST).

* Acheive a pasing score on the Communications and Literacy skills test.

ADA and

Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines,…