Health Technology Teacher- anticipated opening

REPORTS TO : Director of Technical Programs REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : MA DESE Division of Occupational Education Licensure PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES : I.Instructional Planning :

• Advance student learning through the use of clearly stated objectives, varied instructional strategies,sequential lessons, and relevant measurable outcomes.
• Ensure that accommodations / modifications for students with IEP's and 504's enable students tomeet high expectations.
• Integrate technology regularly in daily / weekly lesson plans.
• Plan for sequential skill development and tracking. II.Instructional Practice
• Communicate high standards and expectations.
• Design lessons with clear, measurable goals aligned with state standards and unit outcomes (CTE / MA Curriculum Frameworks).
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Provide opportunities for student-centered learning.
• Assess and build upon students' prior knowledge.
• Employ a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies.
• Use questioning strategies to stimulate thinking.
• Integrate technology regularly.
• Provide students with frequent feedback.
• Allow for varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.
• Revise instruction based on assessments.
• Use class / shop data and school-wide data to enhance instruction and lesson / unit planning. III.Assessment
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance.
• Employ a variety of assessment strategies.
• Ensure that assessments are standards-based.
• Develop and utilize rubrics for projects and assessments. IV.Classroom Management
• Communicate clear behavioral expectations.
• Maintain classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time.
• Adhere to the Classroom Management Plan.
• Support and adhere to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the school.
• Attend to safety requirements.
• Take disciplinary action appropriate to the behavioral infraction.
• Maintain a current and accurate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are well maintained. V.Professional Responsibilities
• Abide by District policies and regulations applicable to teacher conduct and school operation.
• Demonstrate strong employability skills.
• Identify areas for professional development as outlined in the Individual Professional DevelopmentPlan.
• Participate in the design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in grade-level, department and school-wide meetings as requested by the Director ofTechnical Programs.
• Participate in school-wide co-curricular events / activities.
• Communicate with parents as the needs and performance of students warrant.
• Support the Program Advisory Committees.
• Maintain up-to-date necessary licensure and certifications. . COMPENSATION : As per the Agreement between the School Committee and the Federation