Healthcare Science Technology Teacher; Allied Health

Healthcare Science Program Instructor

This position provides instruction to students enrolled in the healthcare science program (health occupations). Various avenues of patient healthcare are examined throughout the course of study. This position reports to the Principal.

Key responsibilities include facilitating/coordinating a rigorous allied health curriculum with career-related instruction; assessing and providing for differentiation to assure student progress. Integrates core content academics and embeds high quality literature, experiences, and project-based learning assignments. Manages and maintains program's assigned equipment, software, and supplies.

Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific formative/summative assessments, and industry-recognized technical skill assessments to evaluate students' industry certification competency levels attainment and/or the monitoring and development of individual learning growth and student progress towards achieving Individual Graduation Plan's (IGP) goals.

Sponsors/infuses co-curricular Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) career tech student organizational (CTSO) experiences for the purpose of leadership development, advanced technical skills attainment, workforce readiness preparation, and college career-readiness.

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

Establishes and maintains industry and post-secondary connections to promote/encourage students' participation in continuing education opportunities.

Engages, conducts, and documents minutes of the local school CTAE Advisory Committee for the curriculum's career-related activities support.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

Key job requirements include an associate's degree or higher in a healthcare related field from a GaPSC-accredited institution required. Minimum two (2) years of occupational work experience required. One (1) year teaching experience preferred. Must have working knowledge of Allied Health.

Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the entire department/school.

Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC industry-specific certification linked here.

Sound level of judgment required:
Analytical/technical skills required.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal stakeholders and decision-making responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Requires regular, frequent contact with parents, state and community leaders and decision-making responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Excellent classroom management required. May be designated as a lead teacher or trainer.

Applies, recommends, and implements technology solutions based on industry trends to improve the effectiveness of the health informatics field.

Responsible for the welfare of others constantly (daily).

Normal classroom/school setting.

Will require travel for off-site training and student exposure opportunities.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less; routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

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