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Health Science Teacher

Rockdale ISD
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Job Title: CTE Teacher - Health Science
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Campus Principal & CTE Director
Date Revised: November 2021
Dept./School: Assigned Campus


Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.


Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification
Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in Health Science preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to align Health Science curriculum to target industry certification exams
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to provide content knowledge and skills in health related professions
Ability to market Health Science program to students, staff, parents, and business community
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school and medical environments
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to oversee student field experiences in Health Science
Strong understanding of career opportunities and skills required for employment in the Health Science industry assigned

Experience:
Two (2) Years of full-time wage earning experience as a health professions practitioner utilizing one or more of the licensure(s) required for practice in a specific health profession


Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

  1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
  2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
  4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
  7. Provide students with instruction utilizing experiential learning techniques.

Student Growth and Development

  1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  2. Participate as a sponsor of a CTE student organization and competitions.
  3. Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
  4. Promote and work with the campus to provide Junior High with information regarding opportunities available through CTE.
  5. Provide students with opportunities to earn industry certifications where appropriate.

Classroom Management and Organization

  1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  4. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

  1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  2. Participate as an active member of the CTE Advisory Board.

Professional Growth and Development

  1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  2. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  4. Attend training to advance instructional skill level in experiential training techniques.
  5. Attend professional development related to certification area.

Other

  1. Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours