25 - Health Occupations Teacher - Limited Term

Pueblo City Schools•Pueblo, CO

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Health Occupations Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential; Performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
Secondary CTE Health Science Endorsement or
Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
U.S. Service Member Applicants may meet content knowledge and experience requirements as follows:
U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy or Space Force members: three or more years' active duty
Guard/Reserves: 10 years' experience, or five years' experience with 12 months active-duty deployment
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), time of service and an honorable discharge must be verified on a DD-214 member copy 4 (submitted in application)
All other applicants must meet all requirements outlined in 1 and 2 below:
1. Content Knowledge:
24 semester hours of related postsecondary coursework verified on an official transcript to include a minimum of 17 semester hours of content coursework listed as REQUIRED below, and seven (7) semester hours of content related coursework listed as RELATED in the table linked in the endorsement requirement above. OR
A valid and current Colorado DORA-issued RN, Physical Therapy or Athletic Trainer or a Colorado DPHE EMT license.
2. Occupational Experience:
4,000 hours of verified occupational experience in the content area OR
Three (3) years' verified teaching experience in the content area (full-time is defined as 51% or more of a teaching schedule dedicated to teaching in the content area
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards
Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum
Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes
Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions
Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills
Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction
Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum
Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
Ability to demonstrate the communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student
Ability to interpret test information and data
Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Ability to be flexible

Nice To Haves

Hold a Colorado DORA issued license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Teaching experience in a health-related field
A strong clinical background
A working knowledge of the theories of education and learning to design curricula, alongside the Concurrent Enrollment program at Pueblo Community College
Current working knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills
Experience in a Title I or low income setting
Previous experience as a certified teacher

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities oUse techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
Utilize current and relevant subject matter
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
Prepare effectively for class
Prepare daily lesson plans
Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives oPrepare classroom for classroom activities
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities
Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration oMaintain a cooperative relationship with administrators, staff, students, and parents
Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
Provide documentation of students' progress oProvide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback to students
Maintain appropriate records of student performance, progress, and development
Build motivation and interest in learning
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area
Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators