Healthcare Career Pathway Teacher

Delivering high quality lecture and lab instruction in the Introduction to Patient Care Skills course that introduces students to basic healthcare delivery systems, professionalism, communication skills, infection control, patient safety and fundamental patient care techniques. Prepares students for entry into the allied health pathways including nursing and other health professions. Demonstrates and supervises skills such as infection control procedures, vital signs measurements and basic patient positioning. Works collaboratively with other teachers in the Healthcare pathway at Oak Park River Forest High School, and communicates on a regular basis the progress of students with respect to knowledge and skills to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience for all students. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures supplies and equipment are in proper working order. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in the healthcare field. Minimum 2,000 relevant work hours plus appropriate recognized credentials in the healthcare field. Active, current, professional healthcare license examples could include, EMT, RN, Public Health, Allied Health, CRT, RRT, Health Sciences, MD,- minimum clinical experience is 4+ years. Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in Health Sciences (HESC), or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-CTE) with endorsement in a healthcare-related content area, or Educator License with Stipulations, Provisional (ELS-CTEP) with endorsement in a healthcare-related content area Salary/Benefits Per Faculty Senate collective bargaining agreement. This position is eligible for full health and dental benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Education Job Bank