Teacher, CTE- Nursing Services (24 hours per week)

Teacher, CTE-Nursing Services

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): $54,540 (Amount is pro-rated based on work schedule). Additional credit for related years of service and education. Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week FLSA Status: Exempt Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date Reports to: Principal

While under the direct supervision of the Principal and District Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Facilitates CTE student organization activities and operations
• Seeks community support and resources for CTE program advisory council
• Provides students with work-based learning experiences related to the CTE program.
• Complies with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative guidelines.
• Provides documentation for Local, Federal and State program reporting.
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences that are correlated with the objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instruction opportunities
• Communicates objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
• Uses multiple assessment methods to monitor and assess student progress to adjust instruction and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents.
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required
• Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required
• May be required to participate in student meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriate
• Participates in program development, curriculum review, and design
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid State of Arizona CTE Career and Technical Education Health Careers K-12 certificate.
• Holding a current, registered nurse license that is active and in good standing or multi state privilege to practice as an RN under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15; and provides documentation of a minimum of one year full time or 1500 hours employment providing direct care as a registered nurse in any setting; and a minimum, one of the following:
• Successful completion of a three-semester credit course on adult teaching and learning concepts offered by an accredited post-secondary educational institution
• Completion of a 40-hour continuing education program in adult teaching and learning concepts that was continuing education credit by an accredited organization
• One year of full-time or 1500 hours experience teaching adults as a faculty member or clinical educator or
• One year of full time or 1500 hours experience supervising nursing assistants, either in addition to concurrent with one year of experience required in subsection (C) (1) (a)
• Knowledge of Arizona State Career and Technical Education Nursing Services program standards
• Knowledge of Arizona State Career and Technical Education Professional Skills Standards
• Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Skill in using computers and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration, and the community

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly require to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may have to safely physically restrain a student from hurting self or others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Duties may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.