Nursing Patient Care Services Teacher
School Year
1.0 FTE
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 04/17/2025.
This is a Continuing Position
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:
- Medical dental vision basic longterm disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
- Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.
Employees may be eligible for employeremployee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionEvergreen Education Association.
Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as but not limited to TRI pay InService days and Extended Contracts all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here forFingerprinting Services.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.
Summary Statement:
Instruct high school juniors and seniors in skills and knowledge leading to entrylevel employment or further education in nursing and other patient care occupations. In depth instruction will include clinical skill building activities. The instructor will work closely with the Director of College Career and Technical Education (CCTE) the Nurse Program Lead and the program advisory committee to continually upgrade the program curriculum and skills competencies (outcomes) needed by the students. The instructor will be integrally involved in both on and offsite student laboratory placements including hospitals medical clinics and longterm care facilities.
Essential Functions:
Student leadership employability skills and projectbased learning are an integral part of the program and will be incorporated into the curriculum and extended beyond the school day. Teacher responsibilities include:
- Implement the Nursing/Patient Care curriculum and evaluate daily instruction units to reflect current clinical methods and practices.
- Supervise students at clinical worksites.
- Evaluate student classroom and clinical experiences maintain appropriate students records and report student progress to appropriate personnel.
- Upon program completion administer Certified Nursing Assistant Skill Testing score and submit all paperwork to the Department of Health for certification.
- Collaborating with postsecondary education to provide dual credit opportunities for students.
- Promoting integration of academic skills and specific CCTE curriculum for relevant career preparation.
- Participating in staff development activities to enhance academic integration.
- Working collaboratively and collegially with a team of teachers to develop an integrated curriculum.
- Integrating leadership and employability skills into curriculum; promoting student membership in leadership organization.
- Working effectively and cooperatively with community parents teachers administrators and support staff.
- Maintaining a positive learning environment; safe and pleasant classroom atmosphere and effective classroom management and discipline procedures while maintaining good instructor/student communication and rapport.
- Using instructional technology in the delivery of curriculum.
- Organizing managing and appropriately maintaining the instructional facility equipment and resources which will serve as a positive model to students and provide a safe working environment.
- Marketing and promoting CCTE classes.
- Developing quality workbased learning opportunities for students.
- Possessing and maintaining a working knowledge of industry expectations for curriculum and equipment.
- Compiling data required for CCTE district and state reports.
- Train students in BLS certification
- Maintain current first aid/CPR card.
- Participate in a minimum of three program advisory committee meetings per school year.
- Participate in mandatory CCTE district Professional Learning Community sessions and Professional Development.
- Participate as an advisor for a College Career and Technical student organization (CTSO) or equivalent.
- Ability to effectively present and teach nursing and related patient care and health career skills.
- Experience working with nursing in a supervisory or instruction environment.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification and Certification as Trainer or willingness to obtain Trainer certification.
Qualifications:
- Hold a current WA State Registered Nurse (RN)
- Must qualify for or hold a valid Washington State Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification in Worksite Learning.
- Must qualify for or hold a valid Washington State Career and Technical Education Teaching
- 6000 hours of work experience as RN.
- Completion of alternative certification program 8 classes) in two
- Qualify for a Type II Drivers Industry (nonteaching) hours:
- Minimum of three years experience 6000 hours) as
- Minimum of oneyear experience within the past three years in caring for elderly or chronically ill of any age or both.
- Completed or willingness to complete all CCTE required coursework for
- Completion of the courses to teach the required units of the certified nursing assistant program curriculum within the first year of being hired (if needed).
- Completion of the required Department of Health courses to administer student skill tests for their CNA certificate upon earning their program completion certificate within the first year of being hired (if needed).
- Demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative team
- Demonstrated ability to partner with the community and facilitate an industryspecific advisory
- Demonstrated ability to extend instruction beyond the classroom into the community
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and empathize with young
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate Washington Career and Technical Education Program Standards and Academic State Standards into curriculum.
- Commitment to continuous technical and professional upgrading through classes workshops seminars conference participation and summer industry employment 40 hours every 5 years).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with postsecondary partners to develop dual credit opportunities for high school students.
- Prior teaching and/or supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
- Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
- Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
- Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
- The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland Director of Student Services 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver WA Telephone: | Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver WA Telephone: | Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver WA Telephone: |