HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHER

HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHER

Edenton-Chowan Schools John A. Holmes High School - Edenton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Edenton-Chowan Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5730175

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Edenton Chowan Public Schools CTE Health Science- Job Description

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to teach high school students health science curriculum courses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and delivers lesson plans for health sciences courses. Health science curriculum topics include human anatomy, physiology, human body systems, and human body diseases and disorders, as well as clinical skills used by healthcare professionals in the healthcare industry. Instruction is also provided for CPR as well as necessary skills to prepare students for the Nurse Aide I assessment.
• Supervise and work directly with students in classroom lab and clinical setting to provide instruction in appropriate personal care of patients and basic nursing skills. Additionally, the teacher will be responsible for helping facilitate the HOSA Chapter and foster participation at the local, regional, state and national levels.
• Provide normal maintenance of the health science lab equipment and ensure that inventory of materials and supplies is up to date.
• Teach and practice necessary safety precautions to protect students, patients, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current health science careers education instructional methods
• Knowledge and ability to use various health equipment and instruments used in the health industry
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to education and students, as well as patient care and health education
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, and human anatomy
• Knowledge of NC CTE Essential Standards
• Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing, etc.

) required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

Medical Assistant Certification or other Health Science degree PLUS two years related work experience in nursing within the past five years.

Desirable:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing PLUS two years related work experience in nursing within the past five years, or post-secondary nursing for clinical instruction.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required