Health Science Teacher(CTE) - Registered Nurse Preferred-(2026-2027 School Year)

HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Schools in South Carolina seeks a High School Health Science Teacher with professional certification/licensure in the health care field; eligible for Health Science Technology Certification (CATE) by SC DOE. Prior health educator experience and CPR/First Aid certification are a plus.

The position emphasizes planning, organizing, and implementing effective instructional programs to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Higher from a regionally accredited college or university in related area required.
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of assignment.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on work experience in one of the approved health care professions after professional certification required.
• Professional health care license required.
• Completion of an approved Athletic Training Education Program.
• Certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer by BOC is required (attach a valid/unexpired BOC certificate).
• State of South Carolina Certification as an Athletic Trainer through DHEC.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.

Skills

Health education experience

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Health care field certification

Education

Associate degree or higher in related area

Athletic Training Education Program completion

Job description

Health Science Teacher requires a professional certification/ licensure in the health care field (candidates with BSN, MSN or RN preferred). Must be Eligible for Health Science Technology Certification (CATE) by the South Carolina State Department of Education. Prior experience as a health educator and certification in CPR and First Aid is a plus.

Job Title:

High School Health Science Teacher

Supervisor:

Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator

Terms of Employment:

190 Days

Job Summary

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areal as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.

Other Duties

Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required)

• Associates Degree or Higher from a regionally accredited college or university in related area required.
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of assignment.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on work experience in one of the approved health care professions after professional certification required.
• Professional health care license required.
• Completion of an approved Athletic Training Education Program.
• Certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer by BOC. (PLEASE ATTACH A VALID/UNEXPIRED BOC CERTIFICATE.)
• State of South Carolina Certification as an Athletic Trainer through DHEC.
• Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' behavioral needs.

Additional Physical Requirements Include The Following

• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
• Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment

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. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Pay Grade

28,29,31,32,35(Depending on Level of Education)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.