CTE​/Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor

CTE / Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher.

CTE / Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor

Pocahontas County High School

Professional

Head Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.

Exempt

Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountysc for pay scales and benefits information.

Upon board approval for the remainder of the  school year. Term of employment shall be 200 days each academic year thereafter (July 1 through June 30).

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1: "Classroom teacher" means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in that capacity.

Pocahontas County School is seeking an energetic, dedicated Health Sciences professional to lead our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Sciences program. In this role, you will prepare high school students for careers in the healthcare field, while enabling them to earn both high school and college credit through our dual enrollment partnership with New River Community and Technical College.

The teacher performs duties consistent with the expectations of a professional educator as defined by West Virginia Code, West Virginia Board of Education policy, and Pocahontas County Board of Education policy.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing (ADN), Allied Health, or a closely related medical field. (Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3-5 years of recent, full-time clinical or practical work experience in the healthcare field
• Certification:
  Must hold a valid, unencumbered healthcare credential (e.g. RN, LPN, Paramedic, or Medical Technologies)
• Teaching Certification:
  Must be eligible for or hold a valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate in West Virginia.
• Ability to meet and maintain adjunct faculty approval standards through our higher education dual credit partner (New River Community and Technical College).
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

• Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations, documented performance deficiencies, or a history of unsatisfactory job performance will not be considered eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

• Instruction & Dual Credit Teaching: Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in the health sciences aligned with both high school and college-level syllabi.
• Curriculum Delivery: Teach a planned sequence of Allied Health and Health Science courses aligned with state CTE standards and local dual-credit articulation agreements.
• Clinical Skills Training: Facilitate hands‑on lab experiences and supervise students in clinical or simulated healthcare environments, covering areas like vital signs, patient care, and medical terminology.
• Student Mentorship: Advise students on health career pathways, postsecondary program requirements, and workforce opportunities.
• Certification Preparation: Guide students through the requirements and testing for industry-standard credentials (such as AHA CPR/First Aid,…