Health Care Services Teacher with possible athletic coaching

POSITION TITLE: Health Care Services Teacher Grades 912

Possible athletic coaching position(s) will be included in this role

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of

Education; Arkansas Teaching License

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s) and District Supervisor(s)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of classroom management teaching strategies performance
  assessments and motivating young people
• Knowledge and experience in the medical field in areas such as nursing paramedic or medical lab settings desired
• Ability to identify strengths in students that are fit for a medical specialization program within the school
• Ability to train and establish standards for students completing clinicals within the medical specialization program.
• Ability to establish and maintain open communication with all stakeholders
  through a variety of interpersonal verbal written and technological
  mediums
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform job functions with trust integrity courtesy
  enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to adapt to the culture and expectations of the Siloam Springs
  School District
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Skill in recruiting and retaining students for the Health Care Services program
• Skill in building positive relationships with community parents students
  teachers and administrators

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Health Care Services program
• Serve as liaison between industry partners and the Health Care Services program
• Maintain and keep records of inventory budget district assets used in
  the Health Care Services program.
• Search out and identify skills and certifications that make students more
  marketable
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the
  physical social and emotional development of students
• Instruct and model for students interpersonal job skills that will assist
  them in applying and interviewing for positions
• Bring in trained guest speakers in the area of Health Care Services
• Sponsor and encourage students participation in Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) by attending and competing in regional state and national competitions.
• Be an active and supportive contributor to district and school academic
  initiatives
• Collaborate with other district programs especially the other career and technical education departments
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills and acquire
  knowledge of the most current methods and techniques

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Health Care Services instructor will supervise and coordinate instructional activities in the Health Care Services program to support each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill in gaining an enhanced appreciation for the work place and in attaining an increased level of selfesteem through activities performance assessments and industry certifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree with preferred experience in the medical field
• Current professional medical license or certifications preferred
• Previous experience teaching high school students preferred
• Ability to obtain a Technical Permit through the Arkansas Department of Education

ESSENTIAL COACHING FUNCTIONS:

1. Display loyalty to the principal athletic director and the athletic department
2. Supervise athletes and team
3. Help plan and supervise any special needs/events (awards night parent meeting community service etc.
4. Make suggestions and recommendations that will help the program
5. Display sportsmanship towards opponents officials parents and team through appropriate behavior
6. Follow rules and regulations in the Siloam Springs Athletic Department Coaches and AAA Handbooks
7. Help plan and conduct daily practices for assigned team
8. Attend preseason organizational meetings as assigned by the athletic director
9. Assist in organizing and running of invitational or AAA tournaments and regular season meets
10. Attend professional development activities and remain current to new coaching strategies