CTE Teacher: Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

CTE Teacher:
Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

Middletown Public Schools Middletown High School - Middletown, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5902432

Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Middletown Public Schools is seeking a qualified educator to serve as a 0.1 FTE CTE Teacher within our Health Careers Academy. This position requires a dedicated professional to contribute to the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Pathway. The instructor will promote student success by designing rigorous curriculum, supporting work-based learning, and helping students achieve industry-recognized credentials.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Career and Technical Education

• Required Qualifications
  
  * Bachelor’s degree
  
  * Must possess or be eligible for Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) CTE Teacher certification in Health Occupations (Certificate Area: Sports Medicine, Rehabilitative Services, and Athletic Trainer).
  
  * Current NATABOC certification and licensure by the State of Rhode Island for Athletic Training are mandatory.
  
  * Commitment to NATA standards and annual certification maintenance.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  * Three to five years of experience in educational-based athletics or industry experience in sports medicine.
  Special Skills or Experience
  
  * Ability to design and deliver a high-quality, project-based curriculum that engages a diverse student body.
  
  * Expertise in NATA industry standards and their integration into classroom and laboratory instruction.
  
  * Strong communication skills for collaborating with industry partners, parents, and school officials.
  
  * Experience mentoring students through Work-Based Learning (WBL) and capstone projects.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
  * Design and deliver engaging, project-based instruction in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training that develops students’ clinical knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills while ensuring equitable access and support for all students.
  
  * Support a coherent 9–12 Health Careers pathway aligned with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) CTE requirements, industry standards, postsecondary opportunities, and Health Careers Academy goals.
  
  * Integrate current professional and industry standards, including those of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), throughout classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
  
  * Prepare students to earn applicable state and nationally recognized credentials, including First Aid, CPR, Patient Care Technician (PCT), and other credentials approved or required by RIDE.
  
  * Sustain and engage in partnerships with healthcare professionals, community organizations, industry partners, and postsecondary institutions to enhance career-connected learning opportunities.
  
  * Promote and support high-quality Work-Based Learning experiences, including internships, job shadowing, mentorships, clinical observations, and capstone projects, in collaboration with CTE staff and the Career Coordinator.
  
  * Support and promote field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, and community-based learning experiences aligned with program content and career pathways.
  
  * Manage student assessments, digital portfolios, credentials, Work-Based Learning documentation, and senior capstone projects. Use student and program data to improve instruction and outcomes.
  
  * Participate in and support the program’s CTE Advisory Council to promote curriculum relevance, industry alignment, continuous improvement, and compliance with RIDE CTE program-approval requirements.
  
  * Collaborate with school counselors and staff to support students’ career exploration, postsecondary planning, and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
  
  * Participate in CTE Showcases, recruitment activities, family and community events, and other outreach efforts that promote the program and support enrollment.
  
  * Collaborate with the Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, Career Coordinator, school nurse, coaches, and…