Allied Health Nursing Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year Talent Pool (C78-2425)

Allied Health Nursing Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year Talent Pool (C78-2425)

POSITION: Certified Nursing Teacher for Allied Health Pathway

POSTED: February 18th, 2025 - Open Until Filled

REPORTS TO: School Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate Allied Health instructional program in a High School learning environment through a combination of classroom and work-based learning to prepare students for career and college opportunities in the high-growth, high-demand healthcare sector. Students in the Allied Health pathway earn industry-recognized credentials in CPR/AED/First Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT).

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Communicate regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Implement curriculum and lesson plans, utilize technology to facilitate learning, and support the varying learning styles and needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintain standards of practice for the Allied Health pathway as established by the State of Connecticut and the National Association of School Nurses.
• Performs other duties as designated by the Principal.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree;
• One year of satisfactory work experience in health occupations
• A minimum of six semester hours of credit in professional education (in areas such as teaching vocational and industrial education; or foundations of education, educational psychology, adolescent psychology, psychology of learning, curriculum and methods of teaching, classroom instruction and management, multicultural diversity or equity issues in education.
• A valid license issued by the Connecticut Department of Health; and
• A three-credit course of study in special education including gifted and talented.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member who is flexible and adaptable and holds the Mission of the Allied Health pathway as a priority.
• Note: If an applicant meets all requirements other than the nine credits in specific coursework, an interim certificate can be issued. This allows them to start teaching and complete those courses over the next year.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain the certification qualifications established by Connecticut State Statutes: Health Occupations in Comprehensive High Schools (#103)

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary - Pay will be commensurate with experience, educational level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. Work Schedule - 10- Month Work Year.

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually.

UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Federation of Teachers (HFT)

Hartford Public Schools recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop students’ individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond. Highly talented and qualified candidates with a passion for urban education, a commitment to our Hartford students, families, and community are strongly encouraged to apply immediately!

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and approximately 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to being a leader in innovative urban education, cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gap, and preparing students for college and life.

Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.