Health Science Teacher

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

20h

About The Position

Health Science Technology Instructor Career and Technology Worked-based Certification area: Health Science Technology. Certification requirements: Must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in nursing and a minimum of two years full-time work experience as a Registered Nurse or a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and six-months of full time work experience as a Registered Nurse and hold a current and valid Registered Nursing license through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The instructional duties will include: therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways of the health science career cluster. The instructor will provide healthcare specific knowledge and skills, both academic and technical, necessary for transition to work-based learning experiences in healthcare. Must have or be able to qualify for a SC Career and Technology Education Worked- Based teaching certificate. Under limited supervision, plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students' academic abilities.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in nursing and a minimum of two years full-time work experience as a Registered Nurse or a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and six-months of full time work experience as a Registered Nurse and hold a current and valid Registered Nursing license through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Must have or be able to qualify for a SC Career and Technology Education Worked- Based teaching certificate.
Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
Assists individual students in need of special attention.
Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.
Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.
May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.
Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
Performs related duties as required