Teacher - Health Science - 2026-2027

Corsicana ISD•Corsicana, TX

19h

About The Position

The Teacher - Health Science provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned core academic subject area to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with district curriculum and Texas Education Agency guidelines, assesses student learning, supports diverse learning needs, manages the classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, and participates in professional development and school activities. The teacher also supervises assigned teacher aides. The position requires current licensure, certification, or registration as a health professions practitioner through a nationally recognized accrediting agency, completion of an approved Texas Educator Preparation Program, and Health Science Technology teacher certification or willingness to enter an alternative teacher certification program. Candidates must have two years of full-time wage-earning practitioner experience in a qualifying health profession, approved by an educator preparation program certification officer. One year of nursing home experience is preferred.

Requirements

Hold current licensure, certification, or registration as a health professions practitioner from a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Complete an approved Texas Educator Preparation Program.
Hold Health Science Technology teacher certification or be willing to enter an alternative teacher certification program.
Pass current certification examinations.
Have two years of full-time wage-earning work experience as a health professions practitioner in a field nationally recognized by an accrediting agency; the experience must be approved by a certification officer of an approved educator preparation program.
Have knowledge of the assigned core academic subject.
Have general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Be able to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing home experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that meet district curriculum requirements and document preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that accommodate differences in students’ learning styles.
Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Select and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that address assigned students’ learning styles and needs.
Assess students’ learning styles and use the results to plan instruction.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula in accordance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
Help students analyze and improve their study methods and habits.
Assess student achievement on an ongoing basis through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Serve as a positive role model and support the school district’s mission.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members, and communicate information effectively and accurately.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Stay informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervise assigned teacher aides.