Healthcare Career Pathway Teacher

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 • Oak Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 is seeking a Healthcare Career Pathway Teacher to instruct, support, and supervise high school students in the Introduction to Patient Skills course. The course is part of the healthcare career pathway and follows Medical Terminology, preceding Fundamentals of Nursing. Under the general supervision of the CTE Division Head and the Fundamentals of Nursing Program Coordinator, the teacher prepares students for entry into allied health pathways, including nursing and other health professions. This is a 0.6 FTE, exempt position. Salary is per the Faculty Senate collective bargaining agreement, and the position is eligible for full health and dental benefits.

The teacher delivers lecture and laboratory instruction covering healthcare delivery systems, professionalism, communication, infection control, patient safety, and fundamental patient care techniques. The role includes demonstrating and supervising skills such as infection control procedures, vital signs measurement, and basic patient positioning. The teacher collaborates with other healthcare pathway teachers and communicates regularly about students’ progress.

The teacher assesses student learning, adapts instruction to individual needs, including those of students with special needs, and provides individual or small-group instruction as needed. Responsibilities also include maintaining student records, grading and reporting, communicating with students and parents, supporting parental involvement, maintaining appropriate student conduct, and managing instructional materials and equipment. The successful candidate will be supported in gaining appropriate Illinois State Board of Education educator licensure, dual-credit certification, and professional development needed for classroom teaching.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field.
• Minimum 2,000 relevant work hours plus appropriate recognized credentials in the healthcare field.
• An active, current professional healthcare license; examples include EMT, RN, Public Health, Allied Health, CRT, RRT, Health Sciences, or MD.
• Minimum clinical experience of 4+ years.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to use Google Education Applications.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and caring for patients in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in Health Sciences (HESC).
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-CTE) with an endorsement in a healthcare-related content area.
• Educator License with Stipulations, Provisional (ELS-CTEP) with an endorsement in a healthcare-related content area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lecture and lab instruction in Introduction to Patient Care Skills, covering basic healthcare delivery systems, professionalism, communication skills, infection control, patient safety, and fundamental patient care techniques.
• Prepare students for entry into allied health pathways, including nursing and other health professions.
• Demonstrate and supervise infection control procedures, vital signs measurements, and basic patient positioning.
• Collaborate with other teachers in the Healthcare pathway and regularly communicate student progress in knowledge and skills.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual student needs, including the needs of students with special needs.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction as needed.
• Continue acquiring professional knowledge and learning about current developments in education.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, grading, and reporting for student activities, achievement, and attendance in accordance with district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct conforms to school standards and district policies, and maintain classroom behavior standards that support a functional learning environment.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintain inventory records and ensure supplies and equipment are in proper working order.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and designated central office administrators.

Benefits

• Eligible for full health and dental benefits.
• Support in gaining appropriate Illinois State Board of Education educator licensure, dual-credit certification, and needed professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level