An opening is available for a Medical Careers Instructor. We seek a highly organized, self-motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills who has the experience and the desire to work with teenagers. Candidate must be able to function independently in a classroom setting at a satellite hospital location where theory and clinical rotations are held.

• The successful candidate will provide a rigorous curriculum that aligns with PDE’s CTE SOAR Program Task List – Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences CIP 51.9999
• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the program of study taught
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans
• Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator

In addition:

The successful candidate must be willing to earn a Vocational I and II teaching certificate as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) if the candidate is not currently PDE certified. Candidate must be able to function independently in a classroom setting at a satellite hospital location where theory and clinical rotations are held.

Minimum Requirements:

NOTE: A minimum of four (4) years of proven/documented work experience is a mandatory requirement per Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations for employment and certification. Candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is required prior to employment and certification.