Teacher - Health Occupations

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POSITION TITLE: Health Occupations Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Career and Technical Education

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: None

EDUCATION: Career and Technical Certification and any requirements needed to teach dual-credit courses through Illinois Central College or other community college affiliations.

POSITION GOAL: To teach health occupations classes

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality instruction in a two-year dual-credit program, both theoretical and practical, aligned with the State of Illinois requirement to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Understand and teach the following dual-credit courses through Illinois Central College, leading toward a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate:
• Human Biology (gross structure and basic functioning of the human body)
• Levels of organization in the body
• Support and movement/body systems
• Integration and coordination/body systems
• Transport systems in the body
• Absorption, excretion, and life cycle in the body
• Nursing Assistant Training
• Introduction to long-term care
• Responsibilities in the health care environment
• Basic nursing care
• Meeting individualized patient needs
• Nurse Assistant: Alzheimer’s Disease (an introduction to the study of dementia)
• Medical Terminology (terminology used in all areas of medical and paramedical specialties)
• Word building
• Spelling and pronunciation
• Inquiry and understanding
• Written and electronic medical resources
• Introduction to Interdisciplinary Health Care
• First Aid/CPR
• Foundational skills in healthcare
• Anatomy and physiology
• Career evaluation
• Universal health care skills
• Legal and ethical issues in health care
• Safety concerns
• Resumés and interview skills
• Preparation for internships
• Provide continuous evaluation on an ongoing basis to students, offering constructive feedback to students to help them improve their skills.
• Implement the policies and procedures in place for the school.
• Maintain safe and sanitary practices followed for all students, instructors, and guests.
• Maintain student records and other paperwork associated with the course.
• Teach to all levels of student abilities and adjust subject matter as required.
• Project a professional image at all times.
• Other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:

· Knowledge of skill-building courses, including the fundamental concepts, knowledge, safety protocols, and hands-on techniques and skills needed for a variety of health occupations careers.

· A commitment to educating students in the health occupations field, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for success in health-related careers.

· Familiarity with and experience in health occupations, with an emphasis on hands-on training, providing students with “real life” experiences in health occupations fields.

· Basic computer skills.

· Problem solving skills.

· Critical thinking skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Good relationship and communication skills.

· Ability to connect with high school students and their families.

· Ability to multitask.

· Ability to work effectively with a team.

EXPERIENCE:

· Demonstrated leadership abilities and successful work history.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

· Contract language

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Lifting, as associated with the job and its related activities.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Teacher’s contract language (180 days)

EVALUATION:

· Based on contract language

SALARY:

· Based on contract rate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,102.53 - $116,889.79 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person