Medical Careers Instructor
An opening is available for a Medical Careers Instructor. We seek a highly organized, self-motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills who has the experience and the desire to work with teenagers. Candidate must be able to function independently in a classroom setting at a satellite hospital location where theory and clinical rotations are held.
- The successful candidate will provide a rigorous curriculum that aligns with PDE's CTE SOAR Program Task List – Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences CIP 51.9999
- Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the program of study taught
- Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
- Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
- Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience
- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities
- Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
- Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner
- Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans
- Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
- Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children
- Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator
In addition:
The successful candidate must be willing to earn a Vocational I and II teaching certificate as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) if the candidate is not currently PDE certified. Candidate must be able to function independently in a classroom setting at a satellite hospital location where theory and clinical rotations are held.
Minimum Requirements:
NOTE: A minimum of four (4) years of proven/documented work experience is a mandatory requirement per Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations for employment and certification. Candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is required prior to employment and certification.