Teacher- CTE, Health Science

Job Title:                    Teacher- CTE, Health Science

Reports to:                 Principal and Director of CTE 

Pay Grade:                 Teacher Pay Scale

Dept/School:             Assigned Campus

Wage/ Status:           Exempt

Days:                         187

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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. Prepare students for a future in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience, Education, or Certification:

Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:

• Extensive industry experience in health science fields or related fields may be considered in place of a teaching certificate, as College Station ISD is a District of Innovation and can issue local certification based on relevant work experience.
  • Examples:
    • Hold current licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professions practitioner or health professional.
    • Two years of full-time wage-earning work experience as a health professions practitioner or health care professional with hands-on patient care experience in a field that is nationally recognized by an accrediting agency. The required work experience must be approved by a certification officer of an approved educator preparation program.
    • Eligible military experience may be used in lieu of civilian licensure and wage-earning experience
  • OR Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in the following area:
    • Current teacher certification in Health Science (6-12)

CSISD Program of Study:

• Level 1: Principles of Health Science
• Level 2: Medical Terminology
• Level 3: Health Science Theory (with and without clinical) and Anatomy & Physiology
• Level 4: Practicum in Health Science
  • CCMA
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • EMT

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach Health Science classes grades 9-12.
• Prepare and guide students in securing internship positions
• Coordinate projects and programs with community health care providers/agencies and educational institutions
• Coordinate student organization activities (HOSA and/or SkillsUSA)
• Collaborate with peers in the CTE department and other high school departments

 Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's CTE curriculum and demonstrate written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and abilities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and equipment for both classroom and shop instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress and adjust instruction based on results.
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify instruction for students with accommodations as outlined in IEPs.
• Work with colleagues to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods that align with district and industry standards.
• Supervise student practice in the welding shop and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety and maintenance logs, equipment inventories, and student training records.
• Encourage student professionalism, responsibility, and teamwork.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of College Station ISD.
• Create a classroom and lab environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting instructional materials, tools, and supplies for the welding program.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in staff development to enhance job-related skills and maintain industry safety and certification standards.
• Stay informed about current trends, technologies, and best practices in welding and manufacturing education.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
• Supervising students at clinical sites

Equipment used:

• Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor and related coaching equipment

Working Conditions: Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors: The working conditions described 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 and expectations. The applicant will comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned. For example, the applicant will be responsible for any required immunization(s) if assigned to a hospital rotation setting that requires those. Applicants may be required to travel to clinical sites to supervise students.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. College Station Independent School District reserves the right to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

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

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.