Medical Assisting Instructor - Anticipated FY25

The Medical Assisting Instructor instructs and trains high school students to assist doctors and nurses in providing care to their patients including: recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples. Integrated throughout are essential employability skills for entry-level medical assisting positions. Typical Duties: • Ensure curriculum is current with industry standards. • Work with professional organizations associated with Medical Assisting such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) • Use student data to drive instructional practices • Assists with curriculum development, instruction and participates in program reviews • Demonstrates and differentiates instructional methods for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student learning needs • Develops a variety of written materials (e.g. syllabus, unit and daily lesson plans, curricular maps, assessments, attendance records, anecdotal communications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and communicating student progress • Partners with instructional team leaders for planning, implementation, and reflection on instruction • Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of professional growth in an educational setting • Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of planning instruction, providing feedback to students and communicating achievement • Manages student behavior in a variety of educational environments by providing a safe and positive learning environment • Identifies and develops a variety of work-based learning opportunities for students • Engages students in leadership development • Assists students to complete service learning projects and program fundraising events • Communicates effectively with students, parents and colleagues at the district level to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achievement of established program goals • Communicates student progress and behaviors with parents and/or legal guardians • Establishes and maintains a good rapport with community partners and advisory councils • Develops and implements a rigorous lab safety program • Performs other related duties as assigned Reports to: Vocational Director Physical Demands: • Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body • Ability to observe safe practice criteria in assisting patients • Ability to safely support the full weight of a patient when necessary • Ability to stoop, crouch, and kneel occasionally