2026-2027 Teacher - CTE - Health and Medical Sciences - 11 months - BHS/AHS

Montgomery County VA School District•Blacksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Health and Medical Sciences Education teacher for the 26-27 school year. This is an 11-month position (220 days) serving Blacksburg High School and Auburn High School. The role involves teaching Health Occupations courses aligned with industry standards and state curriculum, facilitating student development in leadership and other skills through HOSA, managing technology and curriculum, and ensuring program compliance with state medical board regulations. The teacher will also facilitate clinical placements, collaborate with partners, and prepare students for future education or employment.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia license or multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse
Have two years of experience as a registered nurse
Have at least one year of direct client care or supervisory experience in the provision of long-term care services.
Graduated from an approved program of study for the preparation of health care professionals.
Eligible for a teaching license in Health and Medical Sciences Education
Have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and parents
Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment
Ability to be dependable and punctual

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a medical discipline
Previous teaching experience
Technical knowledge and ability
Eligibility and experience with dual enrollment

Responsibilities

Teach Health Occupations courses to high school students based on current industry standards and state curriculum
Facilitate student development and application of leadership, social, civic, and content-specific skills through the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), the co-curricular Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for health and medical science education
Manage technology and curriculum
Maintain program, student, and instructor compliance with state laws and regulations from the appropriate governing medical board or agency.
Facilitate clinical placement of students through collaboration with post-secondary and industry partners
Work cooperatively with others in the education setting
Prepare students for employment or further education

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave.
Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost.
MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.