Teacher - Vocational Tech [Health Assisting] Gr. 9-12 (Repost) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers seeks a qualified Health Assisting Vocational Teacher to teach students in grades 9–12. Kennedy Academy is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School serving Boston students who are exploring careers in health and related fields. It is a college-preparatory and vocational school that promotes respect, embraces diversity, and supports students in developing the life skills needed to become productive members of society. The school emphasizes high expectations, equitable access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency, and closing achievement gaps. The teacher delivers Health Assisting instruction through lessons, demonstrations, practice, and projects; provides hands-on clinical skills training; supervises laboratory learning; and coordinates clinical experiences with healthcare facilities. The role also includes assessing and supporting student learning and career development, maintaining records, collaborating with colleagues and partners, and participating in professional development and school activities. The teacher reports to the Head of School or designee. Kennedy Academy plans to grow over the next five years, adding health career pathways, college courses, and work-based learning opportunities. Its graduates are expected to have access to careers at Mass General Brigham through a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree.
Hold a valid Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching License in the appropriate subject for grades 9–14.
Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching.
Possess a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Vocational Chapter 74 Teacher license in Health Assisting, or meet all qualifications for licensure; emergency licensure is available to eligible candidates.
Hold a Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Have six years of work experience as an RN.
Have current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Sign the Election Agreement pertaining to working at a Horace Mann In-District Charter School.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience.
CPR Instructor status.
Experience working with urban youth.
Familiarity with industry certifying options.
OSHA 10 certification.
Fluency in an official BPS language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level.

Responsibilities

Teach the Health Assisting curriculum and develop instruction that incorporates state curricular frameworks.
Deliver content through discrete instruction, demonstrations, practice, and projects.
Teach safety and industry-related curriculum materials.
Provide hands-on training in clinical skills, including taking vital signs.
Supervise students in laboratory settings, ensuring safety, proper equipment use, and mastery of technical skills.
Coordinate and oversee student clinical experiences in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and other healthcare facilities.
Instruct students in all aspects of the health assisting industry.
Assess student performance through quizzes, exams, projects, and clinical evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.
Provide academic and career guidance, including help with resumes, job searches, certification exams, and further education.
Stay current with advances in health assisting practice, technology, and regulations through professional development and networking.
Serve on the Wellness Council.
Build and maintain partnerships that support authentic clinical learning experiences.
Participate in team meetings, curriculum development, and professional development.
Participate in activities that support student achievement and program and school operations.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and clinical hours, and prepare reports for school administration and regulatory agencies as required.
Maintain records required by the school, district, or state.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Head of School or designee.