Page 1 of 4 Job Description Health Science Technology Instructor JOB TITLE: Health Science WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt Technology Instructor REPORTS TO: Principal /CTE Director TERMS: DEPARTMENT: Career and Technology PAY GRADE: 10 Months Teacher Pay Schedule PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the health science area to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in a health care profession QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and a valid teaching certificate in Health Science Technology or Certification shall be based on experience and academic preparation in the skill area and require the following: a) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution b) Current licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professions practitioner; the preparation program for licensure, certification, or registration must require at least two years of formal education c) Approval by the certification officer of an approved teacher preparation program, of two years of wage earning experience utilizing the licensure requirement described in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, in addition to that required to be registered or certified Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient in the academic subjects needed to teach the statewide curriculum for Health Science Technology Education Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; r epetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer termina l possible; occasional district -wide travel; o ccasional state -wide travel; f requent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.