CTAE Healthcare Science Teacher

Summary
Provides instruction in selected areas of Healthcare Science Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities; This position will instruct the Patient Care Pathway and certify the PCT/CNA students through the GA Medical Care FoundationEssential Duties Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. HOSA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing or Higher DegreeCertification/Licensure
Must hold current licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state governing or regulatory body for Nursing; Healthcare at GaPSC 505-2-.87Must hold certification as a Train the Trainer from the Georgia Medical Care Foundation or must achieve within the first year of employmentMust hold current AHA/BLS Instructor Certification or must achieve within the first year of employmentExperience Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of occupational work experience in the field requiredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Proven communication and instructional strategies
Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions
Classroom and outdoor environment as related to curriculum
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
May require stooping or crouching