Sports and Health Sciences Instructor - 25/26 SY

Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Sports and Health Science Instructor to join our growing school division for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the direction of the SCTC Principal, our CTE Instructors plan and provide authentic, engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students. In this role, you will ensure that students learn practical skills to work in the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training field. The Sports Medicine/Athletic Training program emphasizes safety, procedures, equipment and tool use while preparing students to take their industry credential through the following curriculum:

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II

Essential Functions:

• Designs coherent instruction and authentic, engaging, hands-on learning lessons based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals outlined by the Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education Programs
• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education Programs
• Implements a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Evaluates students' progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback, maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Spotsylvania County School Board policy, the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, and administrative regulation
• Develops and maintains contacts and partnerships with local industry professionals
• Remains current with changes that occur in the industry and discipline of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Industry

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Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or a related field -OR- Current (valid, not-expired) Health Occupations Certificate
• Two (2) years of recent, relevant professional experience in sports medicine, athletic training, or a related healthcare field
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Virginia Board of Medicine
• Current (valid, not-expired) CPR Certification
• Ability to obtain additional/appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or a related field
• Currently possesses a Technical Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a vocational educational program

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10.5-month (210 Day) position. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.