JOB TITLE:

Health Science Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

204 Days (10 months)

SALARY:

Certified Salary Schedule CT

($49,816 - $100,402)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Health Science teacher will facilitate career skills and prepare students for certifications through classroom instruction blended with work-based learning experiences. The Health Science teacher will follow the curriculum that is focused on academic foundation in addition to hand-on skills that are practiced in a health care environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society.
• Determines individual and class needs.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques to utilize instructional time and meets objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibits positive human relation skills.
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports in timely manner.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations.
• Engages in professional growth & demonstrate professional ethics & leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Alabama license in a registered nursing, paramedical, or allied health area (athletic trainer, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician, physician assistant, respiratory therapist)

Document one of the following:

• Completion of regionally accredited post-secondary associate’s degree program and three years of full-time work experience within past seven years OR

• Completion of bachelor’s or higher degree program at a regionally accredited senior institution and one year of full-time work experience within past three years in area to be taught OR

• Currently CTE certified in Health Science

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered when filling specified positions, which are not traditionally in the education field, but include specialized training or certifications.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

October 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.