Grades 10-12 CTE Health Science Teacher; Designer

Grades 10-12 CTE Health Science Teacher (Designer)

West Valley School District West Valley Innovation Center - Yakima, Washington

Job : 5710553

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Grades 10-12 CTE Health Science Teacher

Location West Valley Innovation Center

• Previous related industry and teaching experience.
• Valid Washington State CTE Certification in the following areas:
  • Health Therapeutic Careers V510800
  • Nursing Assistant V511614
• Consideration may be given to applicants who can verify 6,000 hours of required experience for the needed OSPI VCodes. Submit documentation or an explanation of the required work experience with the application. For additional information, see OSPI CTE Cert or VCode Chart. Applicants must complete CTE certification within 18 months of hire.
• Medical degree:
  Medical Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or similar degrees and certifications.
• Previous experience incorporating CTE standards and Common Core State Standards in Project-Based Learning and Mastery-Based Learning.
• Experience with CTE Dual Credit and/or College in the High School.

• Teach Health Science Curriculum – Develop and deliver engaging lessons on anatomy, physiology, medical math, patient care, and medical coding, ensuring alignment with state and industry standards.
• Facilitate Hands-On Medical Labs – Guide students through interactive labs and clinical simulations, reinforcing medical assistant, CNA, and physical therapy skills.
• Prepare Students for Certifications – Provide instruction and support to help students earn industry-recognized credentials such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant certifications.
• Integrate Real-World Experiences – Coordinate job shadows, guest speakers, and clinical experiences with healthcare professionals to enhance student learning and career readiness.
• Assess and Support Student Learning – Use a variety of assessments to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Instruct blocked multi-grade classes using project-based learning and standards-based grading practices aligned with CTE Industry and Washington State Educational Standards in areas such as science, ELA, math, and History.
• Implement higher-level thinking in instruction and assessment, including project-based and hands-on approaches whenever applicable. This includes providing multiple attempts and approaches to assessment as aligned with Mastery-Based Learning practices.
• Document student mastery of skills and prepare lesson plans aligned with program goals and standards.
• Develop lessons, activities, and projects that align with the vision of the program, the mission of the school, and frameworks, and have these developed ahead of time with written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Co-plan and co-teach across content areas with other designers and content specialists, maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with all staff and stakeholders.
• Create relationships and establish open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Adhere to all district and building policies and expectations.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all students.
• Create a learning environment that reflects diverse student backgrounds, interests, and experiences. Use daily routines to create a culture of safety and belonging in the classroom and provide students with opportunities to learn through personal experiences and interests.
• Manage the purchasing, maintenance, and organization of materials and equipment used in the classroom. This includes ordering, maintaining, and organizing classroom supplies, lab spaces, and equipment.
• Actively engage students in the learning process through a dynamic, interactive, student-centered, hands‑on instructional style. Provide students with opportunities to make connections between class content and career pathways.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, such as station rotation, small group instruction, and the…