Medical Assisting Teacher (SY 26-27)

Watertown Public Schools • Watertown, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Watertown High School seeks a dynamic Medical Assisting Teacher to provide vocational training and curriculum development in accordance with the Massachusetts Health Services Career Cluster standards. The ideal candidate will bring industry experience and a passion for preparing students for careers in medical assisting.

Requirements

• MA DESE Vocational Certification in Medical Assisting (or licensable/in-process certification). If not already licensed, must achieve passing scores on a Literacy test, the written Medical Assisting exam, and the Medical Assisting performance exam within 1 year of employment.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Medical Assisting or related field.
• Minimum three years of full-time employment experience directly related to Medical Assisting.

Nice To Haves

• SEI Endorsement preferred or obtainable within 1 year of employment.
• Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply, with Spanish and Portuguese language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Medical Assisting Essentials, Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare, Foundations of the Healthcare Industry, Clinical Skills, Clinical Patient Care, Medical Career Development, and Capstone Project/Internship.
• Develop and implement rigorous, standards-based lesson plans that foster student engagement.
• Continuously review and improve curriculum and courses to support this Chapter 74 program.
• Assess student learning and adjust instruction to promote growth.
• Utilize industry-standard equipment and software for medical assisting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to enhance the CTE program.
• Engage families and community partners in supporting student success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree