CTE/Health Sciences Teacher, BCHS

CTE/Health Sciences Teacher

A Health Science Teacher prepares students for careers in healthcare, teaching them about medical terminology, human body systems, and other healthcare-related topics. They implement curriculum, assess student progress, and provide feedback to students and parents. The job also involves creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications:

1. Kentucky Teaching Certificate with proper

endorsements.

2. Additional qualifications as

Superintendent or Board may find

appropriate and acceptable.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction:

Deliver engaging and effective lessons in health science, utilizing various teaching methods like hands-on activities and simulations.

Curriculum Development:

Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with school district standards and prepares students for future healthcare careers.

Assessment:

Evaluate student learning through various methods like tests, projects, and presentations.

Classroom Management:

Maintain a positive and safe learning environment, ensuring all students are engaged and supported.

Collaboration:

Work with other teachers, staff, and administrators to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to provide feedback and updates on student progress.

Professional Development:

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in health science and education through professional development opportunities.

Technology Integration:

Utilize technology effectively to enhance instruction and engagement, such as online learning platforms and digital tools.

Reports To:

Principal/Program Supervisor

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

1. Provide professional leadership within

school, community, and education

profession to improve student learning

as well as support district and state

initiatives.

2. Demonstrates content knowledge within

assigned discipline(s) or program and in

applications to other disciplines.

3. Plans, implements and assesses

instruction designed to develop students'

abilities to use certain skills, apply core

concepts. To insure students self- sufficient individuals,

responsible team members, with the ability to think

and solve problems integrate knowledge.

4. Assess student learning using a variety

tools consistent with Kentucky's

Assessment Program; communicate

results to students, parents and staff,

make referrals for extra services as

necessary. Use assessment results to

design appropriate instructional activities

Creates and supervises learning climate

that supports student achievement and

safety.

6. Evaluates teaching effectiveness based

on student achievement in relation to

student attainment of Kentucky's

learning goals.

7. Uses technology to support instruction;

access and manipulate data; enhance

professional growth and productivity;

communicate and collaborate with

colleagues, parents and the community;

and conduct research/solve problems.

8. Participates in required training relative

to teaching assignments, supervisor

approved professional growth plan,

school/district initiatives, or as directed

by Principal..

9. Secures and makes use of school and

community resources. Communicates

regularly with parents and guardians of

students.

10. Adheres to school, district, state and

federal policies, regulations and laws.

11. Participates in school-related activities,

programs or meetings as assigned by

Principal and/or the Superintendent.

12. Maintains a variety of records as

required by school district policies,

state and federal law or as assigned by

Principal.

13. Provides instruction specific to

teaching assignment consistent

with school and district program

requirements or curriculum,

Kentucky's Core Content for

Assessment, Program of Studies

and national teacher standards.

14. Serves as a member of the ARC

(Admissions, Release Committee)

in determining eligibility of students

for special education programs; assists

in development, implementation,

monitoring and evaluation of IEP

(Individual Education Plan).

15. All other duties assigned by

Superintendent and Principal.

Terms of Service: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule.

Evaluations: Principal and/or Asst. Principal