Teacher Vocational - Nursing Assistant (25-26)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Vocational Teacher for Nursing Assistant programs. This role involves planning and implementing an instructional program that prepares students for careers in health occupations. The ideal candidate will manage classroom activities, assess student performance, and ensure students are equipped with essential skills for certification exams. Join a dynamic team that values educational excellence and student success, and contribute to shaping the future of aspiring health professionals in a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Union membership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid LPN license required.
• Two years nursing experience, including care for the elderly.
• Completion of adult education principles course or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in CTE for nursing.
• Manages student behavior and evaluates student achievement.
• Prepares students for industry certification exams.

Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Managing Relationships

Functional/Technical Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

CNA/GNA Certification

Job description

Teacher Vocational - Nursing Assistant (25-26)

Baltimore City Public Schools

200 E. North Avenue

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - VOCATIONAL

Job Number 8600038875

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Plans and implements an instructional program in Career Technology Education (CTE) and provides related educational services for students in a skills-based learning environment. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities and provides instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness, and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in health occupations, including CPR/First Aid. Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exam including the Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Serves as a CTE classroom teacher in a high school (grades 9 through 12). Classes taught may be single grade or multi-grade level, are most often subject-oriented, but may be skill or specialty focused. Supervises classroom activities to include laboratory experiences. Some positions require working off-site or in a combination of off-site and classroom settings. Provides supervision and clinical evaluation of students at the clinical training site. Performs duties within a team or department setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions may be assigned to reading or technology labs. Other positions may be assigned to science labs or individual arts/technology education labs where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students. Works with staff and post-secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways that prepare students for certification, internships, externships, apprenticeships, licensure, employment, community college, or university degree programs.

Essential Functions

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kinds and levels of materials. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Implements instructional program, which provides appropriate learning experiences and training including a minimum of 100 hours of instruction: 60 hours devoted to didactic instruction and 16 hours of classroom lab practice and 40 hours to clinical training experiences.
• Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exam including the Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, as well as assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or on work site.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
• Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Plans and supervises work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
• Requests the assistance of, and works with, resource personnel as needed.
• Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress.
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Prepares students to work toward 100% certification and completion.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary: 118411.00

Minimum Salary: 60662.00

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Possession of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license, issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing, minimally required.
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for licensure in Professional and Technical Education by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Two years nursing experience, at least one year of which was in caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past 5 years.
• Completion of a course with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principles of adult education (such as Train the Trainer) or have a minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Experience in one or more of the major areas of nursing including Geriatric Nursing.
• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience preferred (experience teaching Advanced Placement courses recommended).
• Possession of a Registered Nursing (RN) license, issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing, preferred.
• Possession of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Authorized Healthcare Provider Certification preferred.
• CNA/GNA Certification preferred.

Full time or Part time: Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.