Health Assisting Instructor

Position Details Position Type: Vocational Teacher / Vocational Teacher Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Location: Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Closing Date: 06/23/2026 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited College or University. Minimum three (3) years full-time experience in the field. Current Massachusetts license as a registered nurse (RN), BLS and CPR. Teaching experience a plus. Medical Assisting experience a plus. Health Assisting Vocational Technical certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Reports To Principal/Deputy-Director and Vocational Deans Summary of Job Description The Health Assisting Program places a strong emphasis on preparing students for careers in the health field through instruction in the therapeutic, diagnostic, and administrative areas of the health care. There is a focus in Nurse Assisting and Medical Office Assisting. The instructor also supervises students at clinical experiences in area health care facilities. Responsibilities Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences within assigned area of responsibility. Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field. Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands‑on practice, review and final activities can be accomplished within the allotted time. Continuously improve the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTVE area is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for available and emerging jobs. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media. Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives. Assess and document the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Attend staff and department meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and regulation. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic/vocational and behavioral progress of assigned students. Develop positive relationships with community partners in the area and actively solicit their help, including service on the Program Advisory Board. Other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent/Director or designee. Evaluation Evaluated in accordance with the DESE Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice and the current Northeast Teachers' Association Contract. Terms of Employment Salary and benefits in accordance with current NTA Contract #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School