Health Sciences Teacher 22/23 SY

JOB SUMMARY: The Health Sciences Teacher will be responsible for teaching Health Science in a high school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. Prefer experience teaching in a high school or career center setting.

License/Certification: Must hold a CTE Health Occupations license or be eligible for a Workplace Specialist License in any CTE Health Science area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide detailed and regular feedback to parents on student achievement and concerns

2. Attend and support advisory committees for Health Science pathways

3. Assist with preparing and maintaining equipment and resources required to meet the objectives of the curriculum

4. Prepare and deliver engaging lessons that include theory, practical skill development, and student assessment.

5. Facilitate learning experiences for students to expose them to different careers in health science

6. Complete all data maintenance and entry required for student grades, attendance, and discipline

7. Create and maintain a positive learning environment for students.

8. Plan, teach, and assess student achievement in Health Sciences.

9. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities for adults. The Health Science Education I Teacher is also expected to carry out supervisory responsibilities related to monitoring student behavior and activities both in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write informative correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Student Data software (ESchool), and electronic communication systems.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in a variety of situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.