2026-2027 SY: CTE High School Health Science Teacher - Orion High School

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking a Career and Technical Education High School Health Science Teacher for Orion High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position. The salary will be based on the 2026-2027 Certificated Salary Schedule. New hires are conditional upon passing a fingerprint screening.

Requirements

Washington State Career and Technical Education Certification in the subject area (or ability to attain).
6,000 hours of documented work experience.
Willingness to recruit and facilitate an active industry advisory committee.
Demonstrated success supervising a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) and student leadership opportunities.
Valid First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain one.
Willingness to provide CPR/First Aide Certification for students.
Demonstrated ability to implement innovative, researched-based instructional strategies for the purpose of improving student achievement.
Demonstrated experience as a collaborative, solution-oriented leader of his/her peers.
Demonstrate a core belief system that matches the guiding principles and vision/mission of the school and be willing to operate accordingly.
Ability to effectively communicate, express ideas clearly to various stakeholders, and actively listen to others.
Ability and willingness to participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
Willing and able to meet the commitments as outlined in the job description.
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to student success while aligning with state requirements and the school’s guiding principles, vision, and mission.
The candidate must also demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working with all students.
The candidate must be willing to participate in required trainings and professional development, implement best practices that foster meaningful learning experiences, work within a system that supports student interventions, and collaborate with relevant staff members to enhance student outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful classroom teaching experience.
Willingness to obtain certification to teach College in the High School/CTE Dual Credit.
Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish.
Teaching techniques which reflect interactive student-centered, project driven instruction and incorporate communicative activities and authentic assessment.
Training and experience with or deep understanding of high yield instructional strategies outlined in the Pasco School District’s Strategic Plan.
Knowledge and experience with teaching in an interdisciplinary, project-based learning environment.
Experience in collaboration with fellow educators and industry partners to create authentic, interdisciplinary projects to engage students.
Demonstrated experience in participating collaboratively with staff members for the purpose of improving student learning including using interdisciplinary practices.
Willingness to connect with the community to create experiential learning experiences for students within the health career sector.

Responsibilities

Provide an effective program of instruction in health science related courses meeting district and state approved program standards (frameworks).
Develop interdisciplinary projects by collaborating with an instructional team.
Develop student experiences that are authentic and connect with careers in the community.
Develop, implement, and supervise an approved Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) like Skills USA or HOSA, following the state approved guidelines for an approved CTSO (after school, nights, and weekends).
Manage and maintain industry related equipment.
Be actively involved in industry advisory committee activities; attend all meetings and activities (after school, evenings).
Organize and maintain a safe lab environment while teaching and promoting safety.
Review program needs and participate in the selection of equipment and instructional resources and materials.
Develop and implement a continuous improvement plan in alignment with state CTE standards.
Develop and monitor program budget; manage and submit purchases for the program.
Integrate technology into the instructional process; stay up to date with technology related to the program area.
Develop business and community partnerships; participate in internships and other industry related educational and training opportunities.