Sports Medicine Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
12/8/2023
Location:
Bedford High School
Closing Date:
until filledPosition: Sports Medicine Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Contract: Regular/Full-time
Description:The job of CTE Teacher, Sports Medicine is for the purpose of educating and preparing students for a career in an exercise related field; physical therapy, athletic training, personal training or any number of other healthcare fields. Open minded to adult sports training education
Courses to be taught:

• Exercise & Athletic Training
• Athletic Injury Prevention
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fitness Evaluation and Assessment
• Nutrition and Wellness

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:

• 5 years of Industry experience and have ODE CTE license OR
• 5 years Industry experience and ability to obtain a CTE license within 4 years by completing the 24 hour coursework. Courswork must be started in the first 2 years of the initial license OR
• 5 years of industry experience, possess an ODE teacher license, and complete the 12 hour CTE license pathway within 4 years. Courswork must be started in the first of 2 years of the initial licesne.

* Assistance to complete coursework will be provided by the district upon board approval for hiring
Other Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree desired.
• Must hold or be eligible for an Ohio teaching license with an endorsement in Sports Medicine.
• Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Classroom management skills.
• Experience working with children.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• Athletic Trainer Certification is preferred
• EMR Certification desired

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and provide instruction to students in the assigned area.
• Maintain students' awareness of the industries' employment needs and requirements.
• Evaluate students' performance by assessing needs, skills and knowledge and then communicate the results to students.
• Teach process skills: problem solving,critical thinking,teaming, technical writing and communication.
• Teach aspects of sport injury prevention, care of injuries, injury rehabilitation
• Performs job assignments safely for the purpose of protecting people and property
• Promote students and community wide awareness of CTE programs and recruit students.
• Help to provide work based learning experiences for students.
• Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and / or national competition.
• Works with employers and community groups to promote and advance technical skills.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Communicates with essential staff and family members on the progress of the students.
• Provides students with clear expectations and timely feedback.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend work based learning field trips
• Participate on building "teams" when requested and agreed upon
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serve on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
• Supervise student teachers
• Discipline students when necessary
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Equipment Operated:
Various office machines such as but not limited to:

• Computer
• Calculator
• Recording devices
• Copy Machine/Printer
• Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by their supervisor, appointing authority.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.