High School MET Medical Teacher

• Location:
  
  MET Professional Academy - Peoria, AZ
• Date Available:
  
  2026/2027 SY
• Closing Date: 03/02/2026

Position Title: Bioscience & Medical Strand Instructor

Department: K-12 Curriculum

Location: MET Professional Academy

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Summary: The MET Academy instructor will facilitate learning opportunities in both the MET Bioscience and Medical strands. The instructor will assist students in mastering content and skills that will contribute to their educational development and post‑secondary readiness. There is also a significant emphasis on providing students with opportunities to cultivate professional skills such as public speaking, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking and leadership.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

• Instructs assigned classes in the location and at the time designated
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a positive and nurturing class environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to learning
• Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation at the request of the supervisor
• Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior, and upholds district wide discipline policies
• Guides the learning process, through the use of established clear objectives, toward the achievement of district curriculum
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, through instruction and example, the district's philosophy of education
• Assesses student accomplishments on a regular basis, and provides progress reports as required
• Seeks the assistance of district specialists when learning disabilities are suspected
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate and complete records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in the development and implementation of rules and/or policies governing student conduct
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when such encounters are required or requested under reasonable terms
• When assigned a teacher assistant, student teacher, or volunteer, plans and supervises assignments and activities for that person or persons
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees are required
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
• Delivers course curriculum in collaboration with post‑secondary and industry partners following Peoria Unified School District and dual enrollment curriculum
• Assists students in developing proper laboratory skills that utilize state of the art, industry standard equipment
• Facilitates student growth in the following areas:
  • Profession‑based learning through real‑world, project‑based learning strategies through collaboration with business and community partners to prepare students for post‑secondary success.
  • Self‑discovery and exploration of potential professions by exposing them to career pathways and mentors within these career fields.
  • Professional skills development, offering unique experiences allowing students to cultivate transformative skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, time management, public speaking, collaboration and leadership skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, creating an innovative culture where creative thinking and problem solving are encouraged.
• Continually augment knowledge base with up‑to‑date industry information provided by business and post‑secondary partners
• Introduce guest instructors, speakers…