Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement or required training for subject and level assigned

• Health Science,  Health Science Technology Certification, OR Any Secondary Science Certification

• Alternative Certification Route Tests Pass PPR 160 and one of the following:   

        173 Health Science Technology

        273 Health Science 6-12

        Or any Secondary Science certification tests AND

        Hold Associate Degree or higher plus current licensure certification or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting

        agency as a health professions practitioner AND

       Three years full-time wage earning experience in your licensed occupational field.

• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• General Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

       1.  Teach the following courses:

• Introduction to Health Science Technology
• Health Science Technology I
• Health Science Technology II 

2. Teacher leadership through the HOSA leadership organization.

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 
2. Prepare lesson that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. 
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). 
7. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. 
8. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). 
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

10. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. 
11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 
12. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. 
13. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management

14. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 
15. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 
16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
17. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

18. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 
19. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 
20. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

21. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 
22. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. 
23. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 
24. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

            Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:
           
            Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.