Job Description
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Grades 11 & 12 / OATC (Olathe Advanced Technical Center)
STATUS: Certified - Contract (Exempt) 187 days 10 day extended calendar
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for teaching junior and senior high school students' skills required in the Health Science industry.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions.
• Develop and execute lesson plans that lead toward student mastery of program competencies in the Health Science CTE Pathway, specifically EMS/First Responder
• Develop and update curriculum as needed.
• Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, instruments, equipment and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities of the program.
• Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Manage and maintain student records necessary for working in a healthcare setting.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Monitor, assess and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance.
• Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, instruments and equipment in the health science industry.
• Actively participate in all professional development activities as required by the school district.
• Integrate Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) leadership activities into the program.
• Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.
• Develop and upgrades lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of instruction.
• Assist in the recruitment and placement of learners.
• Attend technical update classes annually to maintain certifications as needed.
• Work with district CTE Coordinator to accurately report state and federal reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
EMS/First Responder experience required.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Kansas teaching licensure in Biology, Health or Physical Education OR meet requirements for CTE Specialized Certificate listed below.
• Experience using Microsoft office products, including Excel.
CTE Specialized Certificate Requirements:
Verification of occupational competency:
• Industry recognized certificate in the technical profession and five years of full-time work experience in that technical profession
CTE Specialized Certificate:
• Allows individuals with appropriate occupational knowledge and skills to teach in a CTE pathway assignment
• Valid only in the Kansas school district requesting the issuance of the certificate and identified on the certificate
• Valid only to teach in the CTE courses authorized by the hiring district and identified on the certificate
• Valid for three school years
• Valid for grades 8-12
• Renewable with a request for issuance by a hiring district and application for renewal
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work well with others in an academic environment
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly collaborative team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
Benefits:
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. https://bit.ly/OPS_Benefits_2022
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
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