Teacher - Certified Caregiver

Term of Employment: Full Time/10 months with benefits, for the 2026-27 School Year

Salary Range: $46,350.78 - $71,990.55 Depending on experience and level of education

(FTE/starting placement may be prorated depending upon student enrollment)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Implement a certified caregiver curriculum consistent with the district educational goals and objectives, in partnership with business, industry and district stakeholders for part of each day. In addition, the individual in this employee will work with the License Nursing Assistant program as a Clinical Skills Nurse working with the students, LNA teachers, LNA Program Coordinator and the Healthcare Program Manager for part of each day.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Teaches State Approved Certified Caregiver Curriculum, skills lab and/or clinical rotations to high school students.
• Provide constant supervision of students enrolled in the JTED Certified Caregiver Programs
• Have thorough knowledge of Pima County JTED policies that pertain to instruction, student discipline, Nursing Care Institution Administrators (NCIA) rules and regulations
• Will teach Healthcare Foundations
• May assist other nursing programs as needed
• Be responsible for attendance, instruction, supervision, and grading of students, as well as maintain good communication with the Healthcare Program Manager, LNA Program Coordinator
• Assist with the advisor duties of the HOSA CTSO, involving students in activities at the local, state, and national levels and other required duties of a Career and Technical Education program.
• Assist learners in identifying learning needs and guides to appropriate resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of learning strategies and outcomes of educational activities.
• Submit reports as requested, including grades, attendance, behavior, etc.
• Assist in maintaining program certification by the Nursing Care Institution Administrators NCIA as necessary
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a Career & Technical Education industrial technology certificate in Health Careersor be able to obtain a provisional CTE certificate in Health Careers.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years practicing as a professional nurse and/or teaching experience to include career/technical/occupational/vocational education in a certified secondary program is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and application of secondary curriculum and instruction in career/technical/occupational/vocational education, vocational work and apprenticeship programs is preferred.
• One or more years in supervising nursing assistants or possess credit for a course on teaching adults.
• Holds a license that is in good standing and issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter, 13, 15, 17, or 25, and has held the license for at least two years
• Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
• Negative TB test within the last year
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
  
  

Key Competencies

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Application Process

Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume to Martha Martinez at mmartinez@pimajted.org

External Applicants: Submit cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and a copy of certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.

Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.