High School CTE Teacher-Health and Medical Sciences

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS, for the discipline of Health and Medical Science (Medical Assistant I & II) - VDOE 8345, 8346). Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of Health and Medical Science curriculum and the aligned career credential.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

* Teaches content information and skills in the following areas: practicing safety in the workplace, using tools and materials, solving problems, providing patient care related to Medical Assistant, career basics for the Medical Assistant field, and examining all aspects of the industry.

* Collaborates with representatives of local Medical Assistant companies, in the facilitation of a program advisory committee and in support of projects.

* Develops and provides curriculum and instruction that aligns with the VDOE Health Sciences program and the aligned career credential.

* Works collaboratively in a technical center setting to develop work-based learning opportunities for students to meet the VDOE high quality work-based learning expectations.

* Collaborates with outside agencies to develop work-based learning opportunities (clinical) for students to meet the VDOE high quality work-based learning expectations.

* Meets all career and technical education implementation requirements associated with the Carl

D. Perkins Act implementation.

* Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.

* Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.

* Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

* Demonstrates mastery of content area.

* Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.

* Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

* Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

* Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

* Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

* Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.

* Attends and participates in faculty, professional learning community, and department meetings.

* Communicates regularly with parents.

* Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.

* Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

Additional Duties:

* Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

* Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Health and Medical Sciences AND possess an approved industry credential.

* Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification.

* Prior experience teaching career and technical education is preferred.

* First Aid, CPR & AED Instructor Certification, Stop the Bleed, Mental Health First Aid and REVIVE Instructor certifications preferred.

* Or an equivalent level of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of current Medical Assistant practices, tools, equipment, and techniques.

* Knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction.

* General knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.

* Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, pushing, and pulling, use of hands to…