Teacher - Health and Medical Sciences

Richmond Technical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools seeks a Teacher – Health and Medical Sciences at Richmond Technical Center to deliver Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems in health science courses, using the Career & Technical Education curriculum. The role involves managing a classroom and a practical laboratory with hands-on activities.

You will work with the site coordinator and colleagues, prepare students for industry certifications and work-based learning, sponsor HOSA, uphold safety, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a license or certification in health/medical sciences.
• Must be eligible for Virginia license with endorsement in Health and Medical Sciences or related field; provisional license accepted.
• At least two years of health care practitioner experience in last five years.
• AHA BLS/CPR/First Aid Instructor certification desired.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to organize and manage classroom and field/lab instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve instructional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site coordinator and teachers to plan and teach using diverse methods.
• Prepare students for industry certifications and work-based learning experiences; sponsor HOSA.
• Maintain safe classroom and lab environment with available resources.
• Prepare for classes and show evidence of preparation on request.
• Integrate technology and academic skills to develop technical competencies.
• Uphold school policies and ensure student progress tracking.

Skills

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Communication

Public relations

Bilingual: Spanish

Independent work

Education

Virginia Collegiate/Technical Professional license with endorsement in Health and Medical Sciences

Provisional License accepted

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teacher - Health and Medical Sciences

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Job Details

Job ID: 5548488

Application Deadline: Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher – Health and Medical Sciences

Terms of Employment: 10-month (210 Day)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Richmond Technical Center

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

General Description: Provide instruction on Principles of Bio Medical Sciences and Human Body Systems to high school students enrolled in health science-related courses with a curriculum provided by the Career & Technical Education department. Conduct and manage a classroom and practical laboratory for teaching the related skills. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting of up to 30 pounds. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the site coordinator and other teachers in program planning and teaching using a variety of instructional methodologies, focusing on approaches to learning and critical and reflective thinking.
• Prepares students to achieve success with industry certifications and work-based learning experiences related to course content. Serves as a HOSA (Student Organization) sponsor or co-sponsor.
• Develops and maintains a healthy and safe physical environment of the classroom and lab that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Integrates the use of technology and academic skills in the development of technical skills.
• Maintains and integrates current occupational/CTE competencies.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Provides an effective program of instruction to include: utilizes a variety of instructional skills, demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development, utilizes materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum, and is consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided.
• Demonstrates mastery of the content area.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Documents and submits student progress, grades, attendance, and completion of competencies following policies and practices.
• Maintains and upholds school policies and procedures.
• Maintains records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes within contractual commitments.
• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license or certification as a professional practitioner in a related health and medical sciences area.
• Must hold, be eligible for, or be willing to obtain a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Technical Professional license with an endorsement in Health and Medical Sciences, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Nursing Aide, and Allied Health. A provisional License will be accepted.
• Candidate must have at least two years of occupational experience as a health care practitioner within the previous five years.
• Must have or be willing to obtain AHA BLS/CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.
• Must have the knowledge and experience to systematically plan, execute and evaluate individual and group instruction.
• Must be able to organize and manage appropriate classroom and field/laboratory instruction. Must possess excellent organizational, communications, public relations, and planning skills.
• The ability to work independently and accomplish established instructional objectives during the school year is essential.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and work in a collaborative manner with administrators, supervisors, co-workers, and parents.
• Must be knowledgeable of innovative, nontraditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students from diverse backgrounds performing at different academic levels.
• Some experience with Microsoft Office, online learning management software, the Internet, and Intranet is required.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.

PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,643 to $114,689 Per Year