CTE Health Professions Teacher/Athletic Trainer

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Position Type: CTE Health Professions Teacher/Athletic Trainer

Location: Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School (MMACHS)

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO THE CTE ADMINISTRATOR, Carie Staub at staub.carolyn@westada.org . Do not complete the WEST ADA application form.

Closing Date: Until filled

FTE: 1.0 2024-2025 school year

Calendar: 187A

PURPOSE: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological growth and maturation through Health Sciences.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility of this position has several components: plans and implements an instructional program that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, consistent with the District's approved curriculum and teaching methodology; guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects by establishing and maintaining classroom lesson plans as well as substitute lesson plans. This includes the instruction of students through lecture, demonstration, discussions, projects, practical activities, experiments, assignments, excursions, taking into account the differences in individual students; adaptation of teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; and remaining current with researched based teaching methodology and implementing such where appropriate in the classroom setting. The teacher is responsible for creating a purposeful learning environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students; organization of classroom materials such as handouts, audio-visuals and computer related lessons; organization of desks, bulletin boards, and student work areas; and for setting positive examples for students and colleagues.

The teacher assesses the accomplishments of students on a formal and informal basis and provides progress reports as required; assigns related homework assignments; develops and administers formal testing and informal testing to ascertain student progress; grades homework and informal and formal testing of student progress; and administers individual and group standardized testing activities as required by the District and State of Idaho. To aid in the evaluation of student needs, the teacher serves as a member of the Building Study Team in diagnosing specific learning needs of students and prescribing special programming, identifying the educational, social and developmental needs of students, participating in Special Education or related team meetings as requested.

Through communication and collaboration with colleagues, students and parent/guardians on a regular basis, the teacher actively listens in order to address needs of students, is patient in dealing with students with differing abilities, cultures, etc., and participates in parent-teacher conferences, making oneself available to communicate with parents/guardians regarding student related issues. In supervising students, the teacher assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy; establishes rules for classroom discipline; observes student conduct and maintains classroom order and discipline; addresses observed inappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings; and will confer with parents, guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. In addition, this position plans and supervises teacher aides and volunteers as assigned.

The maintenance of accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation includes student attendance records, progress records, and records of classroom materials, supplies and textbooks. The teacher takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities and is responsible for the knowledge of school evacuation procedures and lock-down procedures and the ability to implement those procedures independently in emergency situations. This position reports to the principal, may supervise assigned classroom aides and volunteers, and performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• plans and implements an instructional program that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, consistent with the State's approved curriculum goals, and in partnership with local colleges/universities;

• Organizes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

• establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects by establishing and maintaining classroom lesson plans as well as substitute lesson plans;

• instructs students through lecture, demonstration, discussions, projects, practical activities, experiments, assignments, excursions, considering the differences in individual students;

• adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests; remaining current with the research-based teaching methodology and implementation where appropriate for the classroom environment;

• Creating a purposeful learning environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students; organizing classroom materials such as handouts, audio-visuals, and computer related lessons; organizing desks, bulletin boards, and student work areas;

• Setting positive examples for students and colleagues both inside and outside the classroom;

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a formal and informal basis and provides progress reports; assigns reasonable amount of related homework;

• Develops and administers formal and informal assessments to ascertain student progress;

• Serves as a member of the CTE department's Professional Learning Community; HOSA advisor/chaperone; and the MMACHS Technical Advisory Committee;

• Supports HOSA Regional & State conferences; chaperones HOSA International Leadership Conference;

• Identifies educational, social and developmental needs of students, participating in team meetings as requested;

• Collaborates and communicates with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians on a regular basis; actively listens in order to address needs of students; participates in parent-teacher conferences;

• Supervises students appropriately, upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy; establishes classroom organization, respect and adherence to school rules and policies;

• Creates community partnerships; Coordinates guest speakers on campus and within the classroom in accordance to the curriculum; supervises guests on campus and communicates expectations;

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation, including student attendance records, progress reports, program inventory for supplies, equipment and textbooks;

• Maintains all supplies, equipment and textbooks in working order;

• Understands and participates in school emergency procedures, including lock-downs, hall checks, and evacuation procedures; takes reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities in an emergency;

• This position reports to the CTE Administrator and School Principal.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others; contributes to the development of a positive school climate;

• Accepts responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned;

• Abides by the Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession as established by the Idaho State Board of Education, the Career & Technical Education Office, the Board Policies and the procedures of the district and the terms and provisions of the Standard Teachers' Contract;

• Compliance with the requirements to Idaho Code with regard to teacher conduct, including but not limited to the manner in which suspected instances of child abuse or suspected student suicidal tendencies are addressed;

• Adherence to confidentiality with regard to student information, following FERPA;

• Attend faculty meetings, PLC meetings, and other professional growth opportunities;

• Establishing and maintaining good working habits including punctuality, professional dress, natural hair colors and modest body piercings;

• Implementing the vision, mission and beliefs of Meridian Medical Arts Charter HS (MMACHS).

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;

• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 25 lbs;

• Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

EVALUATION:

• Yearly by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• To be determined by calendar year

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

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Education required

• Must have proper certification, as required by the State of Idaho, for position to which the teacher is assigned;

• Must be capable of accomplishing identified Performance Responsibilities;

• Must be able to communicate proficiently in English including both verbal and written communication with adults and students;

• The ability to read and understand work related materials;

• The ability to speak and communicate clearly in lessons to students as well as communications with peers, supervisors, patrons, and parents/guardians;

• Must be able to accomplish simple mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;

• The ability to observe and monitor student activities and conduct throughout the instructional day.

Skills required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have proper certification, as required by the State of Idaho, for position to which the teacher is assigned;

• Must be capable of accomplishing identified Performance Responsibilities;

• Must be able to communicate proficiently in English including both verbal and written communication with adults and students;

• The ability to read and understand work related materials;

• The ability to speak and communicate clearly in lessons to students as well as communications with peers, supervisors, patrons, and parents/guardians;

• Must be able to accomplish simple mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;

• The ability to observe and monitor student activities and conduct throughout the instructional day.

Must currently hold, or be in the process of acquiring:

• Valid Idaho Teacher CTE Certification

• Idaho State License as AT

• NATA Certification

• Master's Degree in health-related field

• Must have a valid Idaho drivers license and vehicle to drive for job related activities

• Job related travel will be reimbursed at the approved state mileage reimbursement rate

Benefits

We closely follow the West Ada Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.