What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assisting Teacher position at Gloucester High School?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Gloucester High School has a diverse student body of 800 students and is Gloucester’s only comprehensive high school. GHS’s top priorities are:
Using brain-based culturally responsive instructional practices that engage and support students
Increasing social-emotional learning in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness to improve student wellness, inclusion, and belonging.
The GHS Medical Assisting teacher will develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state frameworks and industry standards, preparing students for careers in a variety of health-related fields. The Medical Assisting teacher will teach and train high school students to assist doctors and nurses in providing care to their patients including: recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples. Essential employability skills will be integrated throughout the instruction for entry-level medical assisting positions.
