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Waterbury Public Schools

Allied Health Teacher

Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, Connecticut, us, 06720

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Waterbury Public Schools JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Teacher (Allied Health) DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Waterbury Teachers’ Association CEA-NEA REPORTS TO: Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt Summary of Classification

This class is accountable for providing instruction in selected areas of Allied Health to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities. Exploration of Health Careers with clinical training at hospitals and health care facilities. C.N.A Certification program Home Health Aide Preparation CPR & AED Certification. EKG Training Med. Office Training Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Must have five (5) years of work experience in the area of Allied Health and/or Health Services. Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate; Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies; Knowledge of child development; Knowledge of classroom management techniques; Knowledge of instructional technologies; Knowledge of learner outcomes; Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences; Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts; Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Essential Functions

Advises, assists, and supervises students, as appropriate, with internships, volunteering and community service projects, securing training stations and employment including employment forms, and regarding various District, State and national competitions; Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods, promoting student achievement, maintaining the required student records, and, submits required reports, including report cards, to the principal or other school administrators, assessing students’ academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determining student mastery of subjects, and facilitating District-wide testing of students; Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the District, the school, and the specific program or department, following a prescribed course of study as delineated in curriculum outlines and authorized by the building principal, developing, adapting, and updating curriculum; and developing and implementing lesson plans; Provides instruction in the core and age-appropriate curriculum, assessing initial knowledge or skills, making appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology, developing and implementing instructional activities for students, developing and coping instructional materials, and, orders instructional materials and supplies, collaborating with other teachers, staff resources, and volunteers regarding instructional and program activities; Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

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