Vocational Teacher - Human Body Systems 26/27 SY

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a Human Body Systems Teacher responsible for guiding students in the Health Sciences Academy. The candidate will train and prepare students for healthcare careers, focusing on human body systems, certifications, and professional skills.

The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years in the healthcare industry and experience in teaching. A CTE Health Occupations license is required along with engaging classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Four to five years of experience in the healthcare industry.
• Teaching experience in high school or technical school preferred.
• Must be eligible for a CTE: Health Occupations license.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise students in Health Sciences Academy.
• Prepare lesson plans for human body systems.
• Provide feedback on student achievement and attendance.

Skills

Experience in healthcare industry

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CTE Health Occupations license

Teaching certification in Life Science (Biology)

Job description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Human Body Systems Teacher will be responsible for instruction and supervision of students in the Health Sciences Academy at Crispus Attucks High School. This includes training and preparing students in the field of health care specifically as it relates to human body systems, encouraging successful achievement of certifications, dual credit, and professional skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess four to five years of experience within the healthcare industry. Teaching experience in a high school or technical school setting is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be eligible through the Indiana Department of Education for a CTE: Health Occupations 5-12, Life Science (Biology) 5-12, or Workplace Specialist: Any Health Science licensure. If pursuing the Workplace Specialist Licensure, candidate must have verifiable occupational experience in a related field meeting:

• 6,000 hours (3 years experience) in the last five years OR
• 4,000 hours in the past 10 years with one of the following:
• Occupational licensure
• Completion of an accredited 2-year or higher degree in the specific certification area
• Completion of an apprenticeship or internship program

In addition, the teacher must successfully complete a two-week Project Lead the Way training.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to students and parents on student achievement, attendance and discipline concerns.
• Maintain student files, training records, and all reports concerning student certifications.
• Plan and deliver pathway curriculum in a highly engaging classroom and laboratory.
• Maintain and enter all required data for student grades, attendance, and discipline.
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment for students.
• Organize and serve on the PLTW Health Science Advisory Board.
• Prepare lesson plans and accompanying resources required to meet the objectives of the IDOE pathway standards.
• Maintain and inventory all service tools, equipment and technology.
• Be in good standing with PLTW.
• Sponsor or co‑sponsor a PLTW Health Science focused club.
• Work cooperatively with other CTE pathway instructors, specialists, and administrators.
• Follow building and district rules and procedures when performing assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships by practicing good human relations with students, staff, parents, and the community partners.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Career Academy Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities for adults, but is expected to carry out supervisory responsibilities related to monitoring student behavior and activities both in and out of classroom during the assigned working day and on learning excursions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a CTE Health Occupations license or be eligible for a Workplace Specialist License in any CTE Health Science area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. 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 regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.