Teacher - Medical Terminology - Monacan HS 2025-26

General Description

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS, for the discipline of Health and Medical Science (Medical Terminology VDOE 8383). Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens. Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of Health and Medical Science curriculum and the aligned career credential.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaches content information and skills in the following areas: Practicing safety in the workplace, using tools and materials, solving problems, providing patient care related to Health and Medical Sciences, career basics for the Health and Medical Sciences field, and examining all aspects of the industry.
• Develops and provides curriculum and instruction that aligns with the VDOE Health Sciences program and the aligned career credential.
• Works collaboratively in a technical center setting to develop work-based learning opportunities for students to meet the VDOE high quality work-based learning expectations.
• Collaborates with outside agencies to develop work-based learning opportunities (clinical) for students to meet the VDOE high quality work-based learning expectations.
• Meets all career and technical education implementation requirements associated with the Carl D. Perkins Act implementation.
• Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates mastery of content area.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Attends and participates in faculty, professional learning community, and department meetings.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Maintains classroom budget and student organization funding. Orders materials, supplies and instructional equipment utilizing school system guidelines.

Maintains work-based learning logs, grading and reporting of students mastery.

Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education and industry specific equipment.

Contacts with all levels of CCPS personnel, various outside agencies, students, and parents.

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Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 50 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required.

Duties performed typically in school settings to include; classroom, gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Knowledge of current Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology. Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in Allied Health, Health and Medical Science, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Medical Assisting, and meet the requirement prerequisites with an associated industry credential. Must maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Prior teaching experience in technical education is preferred.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.