CTE Health Science Teacher

CTE Health Science Teacher
Available: August 1, 2023

Overview:
This position is for a classroom teacher who will be responsible for the instruction of Health Science classes. Other professional and administrative duties may be required as prescribed.

Qualifications:
The individual who fills this position should have a genuine call to the educational profession and a desire to see young people reach their full potential. While classroom management is a required element, the creativity of lesson planning, instruction, and assessment are also key elements. Applicants who can add to the overall climate and culture of the school are also desired.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers Health Science classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and biological functions.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Director of Schools.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding Health Science education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• [TN] State Certification as a Health Science Education Teacher.
• [TN] Endorsement Code.  577, 720, 723
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status:       Exempt