Health Science Teacher

Health Science Teacher

Job goal:
To teach students the basic skills and knowledge applicable to Health Occupations and to instill in each student safe and productive working habits and skills.

Qualifications:

Holds or can obtain a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

Reports to:

CTE Director, MCCTC

Essential functions:

• Prepares for assigned health science classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of his/her immediate supervisor
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior, and maintains order in the classroom
• Instructs students in subject matter, using a variety of teaching strategies and materials
• Prepares a teaching outline for the course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers
• Is able to perform the task(s) that he/she teaches
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests on a regular basis; records results
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education
• Discusses students' academic and behavior problems/progress with parents and suggests corrective action, as appropriate
• Maintains up-to-date class and shop inventory records
• Maintains shop and class equipment in a safe and workable condition
• Ensures that students are instructed in the safe and proper use of equipment and monitors their use
• Fosters cooperative social behavior
• Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect
• Works with students, associates, parents, community groups, and business/industry personnel in a cooperative and professional manner
• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner
• Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations
• Meets assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Attends work regularly and on-time
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned