Vocational Health Teacher

Job Details

Title: FullTime Early Dark (Vocational) Teacher

Description: Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands

• Strand One: Safety and Health Knowledge

• Strand Two: Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills

• Strand Three: Embedded Academics

• Strand Four: Employability

• Strand Five: Management and Entrepreneurship

• Strand Six: Technology

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their
development as mature able responsible and productive citizens.
1. Responsible to the DistrictWide Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs; work
collaboratively with districtlevel administrators.
2. Conduct classes for qualifying students in your specific content area and provide
additional assistance to students as needed. Including teaching first aid CPR and Stop the Bleed to vocational students. Supervise clinical hours that need to becompleted by all 12thgradeHealth Assisting Students.
3. Work with the content area Directors in implementing the supervision of day classes and the After Dark Program. Including providing academic and vocational support to After Dark Students including our IA/UN Academy Students.
4. Knowing the MA Curriculum Frameworks for the content area Health Assisting

1. Ensure that direct teacher instructional support is being provided to all students (general
   education special education 504 ELL)
   6. Provide students with grade assignments and prompt frequent ongoing and consistent instructional feedback.
   7. Maintain and record student grades and ensure that they are submitted to the Director Building Principal and Guidance Department so that theyare updated inPowerSchool.
   8. Work collaboratively to maintain and record attendance records in PowerSchool.
   9. Hold family and student conferences when needed.
   10. Contact families and students via phone email or letter to ensure Program participationand completion.
   11. Collaborate with the Director Principal family/guardian and Guidance Counselor to address issues of student attendance and Program completion.
   12. Manage and maintain attendance logs enrollment roster and create and maintain studentfolders.
   13. Manage and maintain data i.e. attendance course completion pre/post assessments
   progress surveys etc. to document the implementation of the Program.
   14. Complete any other data requests and reports related to the programs successful implementation.
   15. Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from the Program.
   16. Work collaboratively with the other members of the team to ensure that the Program is
   successful.
   17. Foster a positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified as a Voc Tech Teacher Health Assisting 914

• Possession of a current Massachusetts license as a registered nurse (RN)

• Committed to quality instruction and implementation of curriculum standards with fidelity.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students families and other teachers.

• Understand the goals and requirements of the Common Core Standards.

• Flexible schedule including the ability to work after school hours.

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cuttingedge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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