Health Science Teacher

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in Health Science designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Standard Health Science Technology certification as prescribed by the State Board of Educators Certification

• Bachelor degree from an accredited four year college or university

• Current licensure, certification or registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professions practitioner o Registered Nurse preferred with one year long-term care experience

• Approval by the certification officer of an approved teacher preparation program, two years wage earning experience utilizing the licensure requirement described in section §230.483 (4) (B), in addition to that required to be registered or certified

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned from any State Educator’s Certification Department and to have the ability to be certified in Texas

• Actively enrolled in or working towards enrollment in an Alternative Teacher Certification program

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.