Biotech and Pharmaceutical, CPR Certification, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Contact Management, Dietetics, Diversity, EMT-Paramedics, Emergency Care, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Health Education, Health Science, Healthcare, Human Diseases, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Medical Equipment, Medical Ethics, Medical Products, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Progress Reports, Radiology, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Research & Development (R&D), Respiratory Therapy, School Attendance, Secondary School, Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Date: July 8, 2026
Position: CTE Teacher - Health Science
Location: North Lincoln High School
Terms of Contract: 10 months, Full-Time, benefit eligible
Reports To: Principal
Monthly Salary: Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)
FLSA: EXEMPT
Qualifications/Requirements:
720 RN License Route
Bachelor''s degree in Nursing, Associate''s degree in Nursing, or Registered Nurse diploma from an accredited college; AND
Two years related work experience within the past five years (post-secondary nursing instruction is relevant if clinical observation of students was a required job function); AND
Must hold an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (for RN applicants); AND
Must complete the 40-hour NC DPI New Teacher Induction Program during the first year of employment; AND
Additional course work required to complete NC licensure requirements
OR
721 Non-RN License Route
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in one of the following areas or a related degree (Clinical Laboratory, Dietetics/Nutrition, Health Education, Nuclear Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Medical Care, Medical Technology, Radiology, Emergency Medical Care, Paramedic); AND
Two years related work experience within the past five years; AND
Healthcare license representative of the degree (i.e. Certified Athletic Trainer, Paramedic state license, Certified Respiratory Therapist (non-inclusive list); AND
Must complete the 40-hour NC DPI New Teacher Induction Program during the first year of employment; AND
Additional course work required to complete NC licensure requirements.
Goal:
To provide each student with meaningful instruction for and about healthcare and healthcare careers. Health Science Education plays a major role in meeting present and predicted needs for health care professionals within a health care delivery system characterized by diversity and changing technologies. Additionally, Health Science Education prepares graduates as viable competitors in the healthcare industry and for advanced educational opportunities.
Duties:
- Teach knowledge and skills in all of the following subjects to secondary pupils: the foundations of healthcare standards; healthcare careers; healthcare agencies; effective communication and teamwork, cultural awareness, diagnostic and therapeutic services, legal and ethical issues, procedures to provide basic emergency care, CPR and first aid, and human body diseases, safety and infection control, and biotechnology research and development.
- Use NC CTE Standards in Health Science Education to effectively prepare and deliver lesson plans and other appropriate learning activities to enhance learning for students.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Organize daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within the allotted time.
- Demonstrate health care skills, medical math, ethics, and communication skills.
- Instruct pupils in use, care, and safe operation of medical equipment and supplies. Make minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
- Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and make daily reports.
- Control assigned district-owned equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the laboratory-type classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.
- Instruct pupils in the importance to employers of ethics, accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits.
- Evaluate each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills in course being taught and prepare pupil progress reports and employment references.
- Maintain continued contact with medical community and post-secondary institutions to maintain understanding of job entry requirements and current medical methods and equipment.
- Evaluate, select, and requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
- Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled
Position Available: August 6, 2026
Application Process: All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Josh Van Eseltine, Principal
joshua.vaneseltine@lincoln.k12.nc.us
North Lincoln High School
2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-736-1969
Fax: 704-736-1966
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,
HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX