CTE Health Science

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary

Candidate Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Health Science Health Science Technology Education Vocational Health Occupations or Vocational Health Science Technology teaching certificate
• Professional work experience as an emergency medical services provider

OR may include a combination of:

• Professional work experience as an emergency medical services provider;
• Formal training and education;
• Relevant industry licensure certification or registration; and/or
• Any combination of work experience training and education or industry credential related to the subject matter he/she will be teaching

Specific certifications for this position:

• Current licensure certification or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as an emergency medical services provider.
• Additional certification and training may be required upon employment

Primary Purpose:

Serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) instructor. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Present a positive role model for students; demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
2. Demonstrate knowledge understanding and skill in the subject areas taught.
3. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
4. Develop long- and short-range plans for the instructional program.
5. Provide planned instruction to assigned students; present the subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA Board policies and administrative regulations.
6. Create a classroom environment conducive to effective learning to include classroom management strategies.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
8. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
9. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
10. Take all necessary precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
11. Work to establish and maintain a professional competence through participation in campus and district staff development programs.
12. Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
13. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
14. Maintain accurate complete records as required by law District policy and administrative regulation.
15. Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
16. Responsible for receiving and maintaining textbooks study materials teaching supplies and classroom equipment as provided by the District; keep a current inventory of all items and provide the inventory upon request.
17. Assume responsibility for student participation in leadership activities associated with career and technical education student association as sanctioned by TEA and the District.

Equipment Used:

Computer printer and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise external student internships and student teacher(s).

Working Conditions:

Physical demands/Environment factors: May require standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping bending pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment. Mental demandsability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.