Teacher - CTE - Health Science Instructor

Teacher - CTE - Health Science Instructor

Chicopee Public Schools Chicopee High School - Chicopee, Massachusetts

Job : 5214391

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Posession of a current Massachusetts 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 passing score on the Communications and Literacy skills test.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving…