Health Science Career Exploration Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications:

            •           Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement in the area(s) to which assigned.

            •           Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

                •           Understanding of a variety of health care professions including, but not limited to:

                           medical care, veterinary sciences, dental and vision, emergency response, radiation,

                           oncology, mental health, administration, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory sciences.

Reports to:                   Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

A.         Professional Performance

•           comply with school and school board policies and regulations,

•           practice and promote positive interaction with and among administration, faculty and staff,

•           relate positively to parents and other community representatives,

•           demonstrate professional growth,

•           help promote a positive school climate/environment,

•           prompt and accurate with required records and reports,

•           demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written,

•           accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school,

•           use instructional and planning time effectively,

•           assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities,

•           assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's  care, and

           maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy with students.

B.         Instructional Performance

1.         Interpersonal Relations:

•           practice and promote positive interaction with and among students,

•           demonstrate enthusiasm for learning,

•           demonstrate interest in students, and

•           encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.

2.          Subject Matter

•           demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught and

•           demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests, and academic strengths and weaknesses.

3.         Planning/Materials

            •           Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective short and long range plans,

•           exhibit evidence of effective lessons plans, and utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

4.          Techniques/Delivery:

•           communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students,

•           utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities,

•           use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate to support instructional objectives, and maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.

5.          Classroom Management:

•           maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation,

•           keep students on task, and use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Ten-month contract.  Salary to be established by the Board. 

EVALUATION:           Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the

Board's  policy and administrative regulations of certificated personnel.

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.