2026-2027 Health and Medical Sciences Teacher

2026-2027 Health and Medical Sciences Teacher Newport News Public Schools

WARWICK HS - ADMIN

- Newport News, Virginia This job is also posted in Newport News Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5759732

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description This postion requires candidates to be a licensed RN or an LPN. Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness of the role of Health and Medical Sciences. Essential Duties Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in health and medical sciences to students, utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. Plans a health and medical sciences program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes activities for optimal learning. Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of equipment. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips. Evaluates each student's growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. Supervises students in assigned out of classroom activities during the working day. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Graduated from an approved program of study for the preparation of health care professionals, with a license or be certified as a professional practitioner in the area in which one is to be teaching; with two years of occupational experience in an area related to the area to be taught or a license or be certified as a professional practitioner in the area in which one is to be teaching and completed two years of occupational experience in the area sought with a health occupations' certificate or associate degree program. Must be eligible or possess Virginia License with the appropriate endorsement to teach Health and medical sciences. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. To see the full job posting for Health and Medical Sciences Teacher, please visit: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Health_Med_Sci_Teacher.pdf

Position Type:

Full-Time