Teacher, Healthcare Science Technology Education

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Healthcare Science Technology Education

JOB CODE: 150

DIVISION: Academic

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

WORKDAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT (2,4,5,6 &
7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides quality standards-based instruction in Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE); assesses and encourages student progress; manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

REVISION DATE(S): 7/24

Requirements

Education Level: Associate Degree or higher in a healthcare related field, or a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) determined equivalent with 2 years occupational experience

Certification/License

Required:

Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) or eligible for Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Healthcare Technical Specialist; and hold a current Healthcare Professional License, registration, or certification that relates to the healthcare field and has been issued by an appropriate governing or regulatory body

Experience:

2 years occupational work experience in a Healthcare related field

Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.
• Complies with state and system level regulations and policies; including the rules of the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Integrates core content academics and embeds the CCGPS Literacy Anchor Standards for Technical Subjects within the program delivery of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) curriculum for Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) career pathways' courses.
• Models enthusiasm for Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) and demonstrates current innovations in the industry, including competition within the global economy.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific formative/summative assessments, and industry-recognized technical skill assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' industry certification competency levels attainment and/or the monitoring and development of individual learning growth and student progress towards achieving Individual Graduation Plan's (IGPs) goals.
• Sponsors/infuses co-curricular Healthcare Occupation Student Association (HOSA) career tech student organizational (CTSO) experiences to students in the program for the purpose of leadership development, advanced technical skills attainment, workforce readiness preparation, and college career-readiness studies.
• Manages and maintains program's assigned equipment, software, and supplies.
• Maintains professional development competence through on-going educational and professional development training, as required for certification.
• Engages, conducts, and documents meeting minutes of an active local Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) Advisory Committee for the curriculum area's career-related activities support.
• Establishes and maintains industry and post-secondary connections to promote/encourage students' participation in continuing education opportunities; including Dual Enrollment, Joint Enrollment, and Articulation Credit programs.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.