Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School Medical Assisting Instructor

About this job

This position is currently part time with potential to move into fulltime. Work days are full days, every other day throughout the school year.

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, considering 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 CTE Team in discussing 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 expectations; 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 and CTE

administrator, may supervise assigned classroom aides and volunteers, and performs other duties as

assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others: contributes to the development

of a positive school climate;

• Accepts a share of 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 Board Policies and procedures of the District and the terms and

provisions of the Standard Teachers' Contract;

• Maintains compliance with the requirements of 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;

• Adheres to confidentiality with regard to student information;

• Attends faculty meetings and conferences as directed by the Principal and participates in inservices activities and other professional growth opportunities;

Education required

Must have proper certification, as required by the State of Idaho, for the position to which the

teacher is assigned;

• Current industry recognized MA certification in Idaho (CMA, RMA, or CCMA); having held said

certificate for a minimum of three (3) years with minimum of 6,000 industry hours logged, 50% of

which must be within the last five (5) years;

• Successful background check;

• Must be eligible to obtain an Idaho CTE Teaching Endorsement;

• Must have a valid Idaho driver's license and vehicle to drive for job related activities;

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

• 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

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, and to occasionally physically restrain a student to keep him/her from harming self or

others;

• 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;

• Must have a valid Idaho Driver's license and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own

transportation for job related activities.

• EVALUATION

Yearly by supervisor As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided

advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be determined by calendar year.

Benefits

TBD, Closely aligns with West Ada School District.

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.