Teacher - Health and Medical Sciences

General Description:

This position provides instruction for the following courses Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, other related Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses within the Health Sciences pathway of the Governor’s STEM Academy for grades 9-12, and possibly other Health Science courses. The teacher will be required to complete the PLTW certification requirement. his role integrates Career and Technical Education concepts, workplace readiness skills, and a strong emphasis on Science. The position involves coordinating programs and educating students who aspire to enter the healthcare industry. The teacher performs other related duties as directed by the administration. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting of up to 30 pounds.

More about Project Lead the Way:

• A national nonprofit organization that partners with middle and high schools to implement curriculum that promotes math and science departments.
• Implements curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experiences in STEM
• Provides nationwide support network for teachers
• Uses activities, projects, and problem-based learning that have real-world application
• Allows students to explore math, science, and technology
• Visit the website at http://www.pltw.org

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend necessary PLTW training which may include summer sessions
• Employs a wide variety of teaching methods designed to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for all levels of ability within a class. 
• Develops lesson plans, organizes teaching materials, creates assessments, provides clinical instruction, and delivers instruction aligned with the course curriculum. 
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, skills, and performance in accordance with state-approved competency evaluation programs.
• Maintains current and comprehensive curricula, utilizing appropriate methods to assess student performance in the classroom and laboratory, ensuring alignment with state standards and industry best practices.
• Prepares a syllabus for each assigned course that meets VDOE content requirements. 
• Serves as an advisor for HOSA, a student-led future health professionals’ organization. 
• Participates in ongoing professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Performs other related duties and teaches additional assigned courses as directed by the administration.

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia professional teaching license or technical professional license with an endorsement in Health & Medical Science or Biology. 
• Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred in Biology.

Salary : $58,674 - $109,165