Health & Medical Sciences Teacher - Charlottesville High School (2026-27 School Year)

Charlottesville City Schools • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

This course introduces students to a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. It is designed to help students understand the key elements of the U.S. healthcare system and to learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy, and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and the fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care. Throughout the course, instruction emphasizes safety, cleanliness, asepsis, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency within the healthcare environment. The teacher is responsible for developing student success in academics, (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music physical education, etc.) by implementing Division approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements

• Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; knowledge of and ability to apply best instructional practices in lessons; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a job-related area with eligibility for a Virginia teaching license is required.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Responsibilities

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress, support teachers’ expectations, develop methods for improvement, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Assist other teachers in implementing curriculum
• Attend a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-services, ongoing evaluation process, reviewing the position plan, etc., to maintain their professional knowledge
• Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives
• Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g. IEP, Section 504, Health Care Plans, etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines
• Instruct students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study
• Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed care
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, cleaning work areas/playground, et.) to ensure availability of items, provide reliable information, and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Model conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, etc., to demonstrate appropriate social behavior
• Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
• Oversee instructional assistants to provide supervision, training and/or encourage their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities
• Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g. family staffing, staff training, planning, communication, and evaluation activities, etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
• Respond to emergencies to immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues, provide information, and/or referrals
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time