Medical Assisting Instructor (8857)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Instruct high school juniors and seniors in skills and knowledge leading to entry-level employment or further education in health occupations, specifically medical assisting. In depth instruction will include one session of two and one half hour of instruction per day in theory and clinical activities. The instructor will work closely with Cascadia Tech administrative staff and the program advisory committee to continually upgrade the program curriculum and skills competences (outcomes) needed by the students. The instructor will be integrally involved in both on and off-site student laboratory placements including hospitals, medical clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Requirements

• Hold a current WA State Medical Assisting (MA) Certificate
• Minimum of three years of medical assisting experience
• Experience working with medical assistants in a supervisory or instruction environment
• Knowledge of the health careers profession
• Must have regular, consistent attendance
• Ability to effectively present and teach medical assistant and health careers skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an instructional team
• Demonstrated ability in positive human relations
• Demonstrated awareness, appreciation and respect of diversity among students and adults.
• Demonstrated organizational ability
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
• Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer prior teaching and/or supervisory experience
• Experience and/or training or willingness to take course work to increase knowledge and use of the following instructional and management strategies to include: First Aid/CPR, Anti-Bias, Project Based Learning, Standards Based Grading, Restorative Justice, Equity and Trauma Informed Practices in Education, Anti-bias, multicultural education.
• Qualifies for a Washington state Secondary Vocational Teaching Certificate
• Qualifies for a Type II Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Manage and teach one section of, Medical Assisting depending on enrollment
• Assume student supervisory responsibilities as assigned
• Implement the Medical Assisting curriculum and evaluate daily instruction units to reflect current clinical methods and practices.
• Promote and supervise student leadership (professional development) activities as an integral part of the curriculum.
• Attend all Medical Assisting Advisory Committee
• Actively seek consultation and advice from the advisory committee about prevailing practices, equipment, and facilities necessary for maintaining an up-to-date competence (outcomes) and an up-to-date instructional program.
• Evaluate student classroom and clinical experiences, maintain appropriate student records and report student progress to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a positive learning environment; safe and pleasant classroom atmosphere and effective classroom management and discipline procedures while maintaining good instructor/student communication and rapport.
• Organize, manage, and appropriately maintain the instructional facility, equipment, and resources which will serve as a positive model to students and provide a safe working environment.
• Work with related instructors in the sending high schools and at the community college to maintain program articulation, a good working relationship and a positive Skills Center image
• Be an active team member of Cascadia Technical Academy’s cooperative decision making process
• Work in cooperation with Cascadia Tech administration and staff to positively promote Cascadia Tech, Medical Assisting, and all Academy programs for student recruitment.
• Participate in in-service activities conducted by the Evergreen School District and the Director
• Keep current professionally by taking related courses, maintaining involvement in professional organizations, and working in Medical Assisting occupation during summers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position
• Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed