Health Care Services Teacher with possible athletic coaching

POSITION TITLE: Health Care Services Teacher, Grades 9-12

Possible athletic coaching position(s) will be included in this role

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of

Education; Arkansas Teaching License

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s) and District Supervisor(s)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of classroom management, teaching strategies, performance
  assessments, and motivating young people
• Knowledge and experience in the medical field in areas such as nursing, paramedic, or medical lab settings desired
• Ability to identify strengths in students that are fit for a medical specialization program within the school
• Ability to train and establish standards for students completing clinicals within the medical specialization program.
• Ability to establish and maintain open communication with all stakeholders
  through a variety of interpersonal, verbal, written, and technological
  mediums
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform job functions with trust, integrity, courtesy,
  enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to adapt to the culture and expectations of the Siloam Springs
  School District
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Skill in recruiting and retaining students for the Health Care Services program
• Skill in building positive relationships with community, parents, students,
  teachers, and administrators

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Health Care Services program
• Serve as liaison between industry partners and the Health Care Services program
• Maintain and keep records of inventory, budget, district assets used in
  the Health Care Services program.
• Search out and identify skills and certifications that make students more
  marketable
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the
  physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Instruct and model for student’s interpersonal job skills that will assist
  them in applying and interviewing for positions
• Bring in trained guest speakers in the area of Health Care Services
• Sponsor and encourage student’s participation in Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) by attending and competing in regional, state, and national competitions.
• Be an active and supportive contributor to district and school academic
  initiatives
• Collaborate with other district programs, especially the other career and technical education departments
• Participate in on-going training to enhance professional skills and acquire
  knowledge of the most current methods and techniques

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Health Care Services instructor will supervise and coordinate instructional activities in the Health Care Services program to support each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, in gaining an enhanced appreciation for the work place, and in attaining an increased level of self-esteem through activities, performance assessments and industry certifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree with preferred experience in the medical field
• Current professional medical license or certifications preferred
• Previous experience teaching high school students preferred
• Ability to obtain a Technical Permit through the Arkansas Department of Education

ESSENTIAL COACHING FUNCTIONS:

• Display loyalty to the principal, athletic director, and the athletic department
• Supervise athletes and team
• Help plan and supervise any special needs/events (awards night, parent meeting, community service, etc.)
• Make suggestions and recommendations that will help the program
• Display sportsmanship towards opponents, officials, parents, and team through appropriate behavior
• Follow rules and regulations in the Siloam Springs Athletic Department, Coaches and AAA Handbooks
• Help plan and conduct daily practices for assigned team
• Attend pre-season organizational meetings as assigned by the athletic director
• Assist in organizing and running of invitational or AAA tournaments and regular season meets
• Attend professional development activities and remain current to new coaching strategies