High School Teacher - Medical Professions **2024-2025 Sy**

High School CTE Teacher
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions

• Develops and administers high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Establish a safe, professional learning environment; create and maintain professional relationships with students conducive to student learning and standards mastery 
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials; instruct students based on Arkansas state standards and current industry standards, consistent with the school district goals and objectives
• Conduct ongoing assessment of learning, modify instruction/instructional materials to meet individual student needs
• Facilitate a high-achieving, project-based classroom, developing lab activities that support higher level thinking
• Guide students on developing and presenting professional projects
• Engage/collaborate with industry stakeholders to establish best practices and develop work-based learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom; communicate with industry professionals to establish mentorships and internships for students
• Collaborate with CTE Coordinator to develop opportunities for concurrent college credit
• Participate in CTSO and industry-related student activities and competitions
• Maintain a strong advisory group
• Recruit students into the Sports Medicine and Medical Professions programs

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 
• Occasional travel and after-school activities such as those related to professional development or student activities, competitions, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Physical capability to perform essential functions of the job, including, but not limited to:  sitting, moving, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

              
Certification/License

• Degree in a medical field such as: Exercise Science, Nursing, or related field
• Arkansas state teaching certification preferred, but not required
• Credentials to teach college-level Medical Professions courses preferred
• Strong working knowledge of foundations of Medical Professions, foundations of sports medicine, injury assessment, medical and sports medicine industry practices and procedures, terminology, and ethics
• Professional experience in a medical industry preferred, but not required

Education
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus.
FLSA Status
Exempt