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Health Science Instructor
Job Description
Walker County Schools - Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI)
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: HDCI Health Science Instructor
JOB GOAL:
The Health Science Instructor will create a safe academic environment that encourages student engagement, while effectively delivering the program curriculum. As such, the instructor is expected to plan, organize, and teach in a manner that produces student competency in the discipline area.
RESPONSIBLE TO: CTE Director / HDCI Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold or be willing to obtain a renewable Alabama Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Certification in Health Science within the first (2) years of employment.
- Education and Work Experience Option1: Associate Degree in Healthcare Field with (3) years of verifiable in-field work experience within the past (7) years. Or Option 2: Bachelor's Degree or higher in healthcare field with (2) years of verifiable in-field work experience within the past (5) years. (10) or mores are preferred.
- Must hold a valid and active license in one of the areas listed in the 2025-2026 Alabama Occupational Proficiency List - see link below.
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TEA_CTE_20250917_2025-2026OccupationalProficiencyList_v1.pdf
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Health Science trade and safety standards related to Health Science and Patient Care Management.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic computer skills demonstrating effective use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to complete objectives without direct supervision.
- Must meet a minimum state requirement for Certification as a Career and Technical Education Instructor.
- See ALSDE Educator Certification - Bachelor's Equivalent Health Science 1 - Career and Technical Certificate - Degree Equivalent - Health Science: see link below to form:
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TEA_CTE2025102_2025-2026FormBH1BachEquiv1HealSci_v1.pdf
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a professional demeanor with all students, coworkers, and community members.
- Provide excellent classroom instruction through positive and inspiring learning experiences for all students using a variety of teaching methods and making every learning situation relevant to career preparation.
- Prepare detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations for all units of instruction.
- Recommend changes in the curriculum to maintain a current program.
- Monitor the progress for each student in the program.
- Work as a teammate with other instructors and support staff.
- Update and continually improve your own teaching techniques and skills and successfully complete all required professional development activities.
- Teach the depth and scope of the class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog and relate the instructions to careers and employer expectations.
- Prepare and grade examinations based upon course objectives, publish lesson schedules, and return all assignments in a timely manner.
- Work creatively in all classes, encourage students, and maintain satisfactory retention.
- Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
- Accurately maintain attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, submit. class roster daily, maintain a separate record of attendance and grades that is clearly labeled and turned in at the end of the term.
- Attend faculty meetings, and other HDCI events as required by the Walker County Schools.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, such as campus and community events.
- Supervise all laboratory experience.
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
- Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
- Maintain an active advisory committee which meets twice a year, minimally.
- Visit industry to develop and maintain a good rapport with employers and to monitor students participating in internships.
- To utilize a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to develop leadership and teamworking skills in all students and participate in CTSO events and competitions.
- Take an active role in the advice and counseling of students.
- Assist students to find employment in an occupation related to training.
- Contribute to the overall mission and Operating Procedures of the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-months (202 days) contract.
SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule including in part or total years of verifiable Industry/Work Experience in and specific to Program Area Pathway.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy.
Contact: Chris McCullar CTE Director / Principal HDCI
Phone: (205) 387-0519 (205) 384-0561
Email: mccullarc@wcslive.com
Michele Shelly Page HDCI Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Phone: (205) 387-0519 (205) 384-0561
Email: pagemr@wcslive.com
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Alabama State Department of Education