Teacher - CTE - Health Science

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED :

• Required :
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professions practitioner.
• Two years of full-time wage-earning experience in your licensed occupational field.
• Preferred :
• TEA / SBEC Health Science Teacher Certification.

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY : LEVEL 2 APPLIED (USES TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED PURPOSES)

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications / TEKS
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics / Etiquette

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Knowledgeable of health occupations curriculum / instruction.
• Uses effective teaching strategies and techniques.
• Presents a positive role model.
• Works and relates positively with hospital staff, parents, and the General public.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form.
• Utilizes effective leadership techniques.

FUNCTION : MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS :

• Plans for successful student learning of daily objectives that include basic knowledge and skills, and central concepts of the discipline.
• Ensures students are engaged and successful in learning, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Utilizes multiple models of instruction, assessment and effective teaching practices.
• Utilizes State TEKS and District Curriculum to design engaging lessons which are challenging, high quality and appropriate for the level of instruction.
• Maintains current accurate records of daily attendance and textbooks issued.
• Able to effectively manage time and materials.
• Accepts related assignments as requested by principals.
• Instructs classes in the subject area(s) assigned.
• Is responsible for the use and care of available instructional materials.
• Maintains current records of student grades and progress.
• Accurately evaluates and assesses performance of students in subject / s taught.
• Confers regularly with parents on student progress.
• Fulfills related responsibilities, e.g., reporting grades, exams, field trips, and programs.
• Maintains classroom discipline that allows for student learning, safety and teaches individual responsibility.
• Analyzes data and information from assessments and utilizes it for individualizing instruction.
• Identifies students that are at-risk of failing the subject or grade.
• Appropriately plans for remediation and intervention for students identified as at-risk.
• Appropriately modifies and accommodates student’s needs based on IEP goals and 504 accommodations.
• Works cooperatively with the campus librarian in the selection of materials appropriate to the subject area.
• Encourages reluctant and struggling learners.
• Provides positive / constructive feedback and reinforces student learning.
• Is positive and courteous to students, parents, fellow educators and the community.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment and furniture.
• Meets deadlines as requested.
• Uses effective leadership techniques.
• Follows campus, district, and state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates self-direction in professional growth.
• Communicates professionally with students, parents, educators, and the community.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and grade level / team members.
• Cooperates in facilitating the administration of the school.
• Develops those skills necessary for evaluation and diagnosis of student needs.
• Abides by all Federal, State, District and Campus rules and regulations.
• Submits all required reports and documents by due date.
• Must abide by all City, District and Campus safety and security policies and regulations.
• Creates an environment and atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Responsible for the academic success of students assigned.
• Responsible for determining and participating in professional development goals and activities that are aligned with the needs of the students, prior performance appraisal, as well as, the goals of the campus and district.

Working Conditions :

• Ability to receive information and / or instruction from internal / external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to manipulate tools / equipment / keyboards.
• Ability to convey information and / or instruction to internal / external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to perform duties while standing and / or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.
• PE Personnel must be able to perform duties outside while standing and / or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

REPORTS TO / SUPERVISES :

REPORTS TO : Campus Principal