CTE / Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Dilleys Mill (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocahontas County Schools seeks an energetic Health Sciences instructor to lead the CTE Health Sciences program at Pocahontas County High School. You will prepare students for healthcare careers and enable them to earn high school and college credit through the dual enrollment partnership with New River Community and Technical College.

As a professional educator, you will deliver rigorous instruction, supervise clinical labs, and guide students toward appropriate certifications, while aligning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent, full-time clinical or practical work experience in the healthcare field.
• Must hold a valid, unencumbered healthcare credential (e.g. RN, LPN, Paramedic, or Medical Technologies).
• Must be eligible for or hold a valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in health sciences aligned with high school and college-level syllabi.
• Teach planned sequence of Allied Health and Health Science courses aligned with state CTE standards and dual-credit agreements.
• Facilitate hands-on lab experiences and supervise students in clinical or simulated healthcare environments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

RN/LPN/Paramedic credential

CTE teaching eligibility

Adjunct faculty approval readiness

Background check compliance

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or Allied Health

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CTE / Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor JobID: 75175

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher.

POSITION

CTE / Dual Credit Health Sciences Instructor

LOCATION

Pocahontas County High School

CLASSIFICATION

Professional

REPORTS TO

Head Principal and/or Assistant Principal

EVALUATION

Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SALARY

Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountyschoolswv.sites.thrillshare.com for pay scales and benefits information.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Upon board approval for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Term of employment shall be 200 days each academic year thereafter (July 1 through June 30).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1: "Classroom teacher" means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in that capacity.

Pocahontas County School is seeking an energetic, dedicated Health Sciences professional to lead our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Sciences program. In this role, you will prepare high school students for careers in the healthcare field, while enabling them to earn both high school and college credit through our dual enrollment partnership with New River Community and Technical College.

The teacher performs duties consistent with the expectations of a professional educator as defined by West Virginia Code, West Virginia Board of Education policy, and Pocahontas County Board of Education policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing (ADN), Allied Health, or a closely related medical field. (Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of recent, full-time clinical or practical work experience in the healthcare field
• Certification: Must hold a valid, unencumbered healthcare credential (e.g. RN, LPN, Paramedic, or Medical Technologies)
• Teaching Certification: Must be eligible for or hold a valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate in West Virginia.
• Ability to meet and maintain adjunct faculty approval standards through our higher education dual credit partner (New River Community and Technical College).
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations, documented performance deficiencies, or a history of unsatisfactory job performance will not be considered eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Instruction & Dual Credit Teaching: Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in the health sciences aligned with both high school and college-level syllabi.
• Curriculum Delivery: Teach a planned sequence of Allied Health and Health Science courses aligned with state CTE standards and local dual-credit articulation agreements.
• Clinical Skills Training: Facilitate hands‑on lab experiences and supervise students in clinical or simulated healthcare environments, covering areas like vital signs, patient care, and medical terminology.
• Student Mentorship: Advise students on health career pathways, postsecondary program requirements, and workforce opportunities.
• Certification Preparation: Guide students through the requirements and testing for industry-standard credentials (such as AHA CPR/First Aid, OSHA-10 Healthcare, and State CNA).
• CTSO Advising: Serve as advisor for the Career and Technical Student Organization (e.g., SkillsUSA or FPSA), coordinating student leadership activities, conferences, and competitions.
• Advisory Council & Partnerships: Collaborate with local industry partners, healthcare agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure curriculum alignment with workforce expectations. Work with colleagues and business/industry partners to expand student opportunities.
• Simulated Workplace Implementation: Establish and maintain a simulated workplace environment that reflects West Virginia workforce standards, including expectations for professionalism, attendance, safety, and random drug testing protocols.
• Collaboration & Program Relevance: Work collaboratively with colleagues, students, families, and the community to ensure the program remains relevant, rigorous, and aligned with real‑world workforce needs.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline in the classroom, on school grounds, and during school-sponsored activities.
• Student Records & Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress, performance, and interventions.
• Professional Relationships: Build and sustain effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, administration, and community members.
• Communication: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and program expectations.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current with Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, recommendations, and requirements.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate consistent professionalism, including punctuality, preparedness, organization, and the ability to provide appropriate plans for substitute teachers when needed.
• Ethics & Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all professional responsibilities and interactions.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Superintendent or required to support the overall objectives of the school program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckeye, WV 24924.