Health Science Teacher

Health Science Teacher

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS) Mobile, Alabama Reports Directly to the Principal

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking a Health Science Teacher/Health Care Teacher. The Health Science teacher will implement an educational program for the designated grade level and career technical subject area using the current designated course of study and to serve as an integral part of the school system facilitating instruction and career opportunities for students.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate support for the network and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of career technical education in the subject/field/cluster assigned.
• Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Create or select long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum, priorities, student profiles, and instructional priorities, and business/industry standards.
• Define goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, and daily lesson plans.
• Sequence content and activities appropriately; pace lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement.
• Instruct students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned field of instruction.
• Maintain contact with business and industry in the community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices in the designated content field, and for student referrals, and placements.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Provide instruction in workplace skills.
• Establish a Health Science Advisory Committee following state guidelines to determine program needs and to maintain positive business/industry relationships and partnerships.
• Interpret and use data for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Use ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring, and adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Administer standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
• Communicate high learning expectations for all students.
• Support network improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services, and programs.
• Attend local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Maintain and submit required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Network Principal and/or the Deputy Superintendent.
• Serve as the sponsor for an affiliated career and technical education student organization relevant to the program area to integrate leadership skills and to participate in educational and competitive events.
• Work with guidance personnel in the recruitment of students.
• Provide related instruction with laboratory or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.

Ability to

Develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade levels and in the designated content areas and subjects.

• Possess effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction.
• Facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Have the physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to be punctual and…