Healthcare Science Teacher

Talladega County Schools

Talladega, Alabama 35161

POSITION GUIDE

POSITION: Healthcare Science Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

Coordinator, Secondary Education & Career Technical Education

JOB GOAL: To provide classroom and laboratory experiences empowering students to

enter employment and/or further education and training in a healthcare

field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow the Course of Study for Healthcare Science Technology adopted by the Alabama State Board of Education, curriculum guides, and textbooks approved and adopted by the Talladega County Board of Education.

2. Develop annual, semester, and daily lesson plans; visual aids and other materials that will make teaching effective. The performance based instruction concept should be included in all lesson plans: condition, standard and behavior.

3. HOSA is an integral part of the instructional program. Healthcare Science and Technology departments sponsor a HOSA Chapter. Each Healthcare Science and Technology teacher serves as an advisor to the local chapter. It is necessary that time be spent in planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities.

4. Keep systematic records on former students as one means of evaluating the program. Assist graduates in finding employment. Maintain documentation of contacts made and placements.

5. The instructor has a definite responsibility to work with school counselors and career coaches in assisting students in making occupational choices for which their special aptitudes, background, and experience qualify them.

6. Prepare and submit all reports required by the local school system and state office promptly and keep an accurate copy of all records and reports in your files for ready reference.

7. Assume a responsible role in public and professional relations by actively participating in civic, professional, business and other community organizations and keep the public informed as part of the public relations program. Work with the news media to see that news articles are published regarding the program.

8. Continue professional growth by holding membership in professional organizations. Participate in professional and in-service meetings. Attend summer workshops that are designed to provide needed professional skills and knowledge.

9. Maintain instructional facilities by creating a Heath Care Setting in the classroom, plan for and maintain visual aids and references, order new equipment and supplies, maintain accurate inventory records, and establish procedures for keeping classroom, office and department neat and attractive and up-to-standards at all times.

10. Place emphasis on the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying

science and mathematics in healthcare science technology.

11. Emphasize the proper care, use, and maintenance of equipment.

12. Ensure the program complies with local, state, and federal safety and environmental

regulations.

13. Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system.

Responsibilities will include participation in planning meetings, conferences, and various

committees in the school and system.

14. Hold the required number of career technical Advisory Committee meetings with five members of the field to link the school program with the economy.

15. Prepare for classes assigned, show written evidence of preparation upon request of principal

at the local school, and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.

16. Keep accurate, complete records and evaluate student progress as required by law, board

policy, and administrative regulations.

17. Take reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials and facilities.

18. Cooperate with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and faculty meetings.

19. Abide by the standards established by the Talladega County Board of Education for professional and personal conduct of teachers.

20. Uphold and enforce Talladega County Board of Education policy.

21. Promote good public relations for the Talladega County School System.

22. Engage in other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.

23. Provide consultative services to businesses, teachers, and parents.

24. Foster communication between all agencies involved with the program.

25. Seek and/or maintain Business Industry Certification.

26. Other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

of the board’s policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month contract. Salary according to proper placement

on current salary schedule.