Health and Medical Science Teacher

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA  23901
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
 
Title:                            Health and Medical Science Teacher – High School
 
Reports To:                 Principal
 
FLSA Status:              Exempt           
 
Summary:                   The Health Sciences Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in health sciences courses. This role involves creating an engaging and interactive learning environment, designing and implementing curriculum, and preparing students for careers in the health sector.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the district and state

2. Complies with school and School Board policies and regulations

3. Demonstrates mastery of the content area

4. Maintains discipline in the classroom to maximize learning 

5. Uses instructional and planning time effectively

6. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students
 
7. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops

8. Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities

9. Works cooperatively with the administration and collegial peers for the overall successful operation of the school

10. Develops and maintains a physical environment of the classroom conducive to effective learning.

11. Maintains accurate records and reports implemented by the administration

12. Demonstrates professional growth

13. Performs other duties as may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
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.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
License certification as a Registered Nursing (RN) 
One year of long-term care experience as an RN of direct client care or supervisory experience in the provision of long-term care services. Experiences may include employment in a nurse aide education program or employment in, or supervision of nursing students in, a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department, chronic care hospital, home care, or other long-term care setting.
   
Have acceptable ratings in instances where there is prior teaching experience (either with this school system or other school systems)
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
Previous experience teaching health sciences or a related field is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and instructional skills; ability to create engaging and effective learning experiences; proficiency in using educational technology.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 
Registered Nurse License and Valid Driver license
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here 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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop and kneel.  Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Ten-month employment. Salary to be determined by the School Board.
 
EVALUATION
 
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.