- Position Type:
Professional - High School 9-12/CTE - Health Science
- Date Posted:
7/28/2025
- Location:
Oakdale School
Health Science Teacher
JOB GOAL
To teach students the basic skills and knowledge applicable to Health Occupations and to instill in each student safe and productive working habits and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Holds or can obtain a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.
REPORTS TO CTE Director, MCCTC
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Prepares for assigned health science classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of his/her immediate supervisor;
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior, and maintains order in the classroom.
- Instructs students in subject matter, using a variety of teaching strategies and materials;
- Prepares a teaching outline for the course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers;
- Is able to performs the task(s) that he/she teaches;
- Prepares, administers, and corrects tests on a regular basis; records results;
- Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education;
- Discusses students' academic and behavior problems/progress with parents and suggests corrective action, as appropriate;
- Maintains up-to-date class and shop inventory records;
- Maintains shop and class equipment in a safe and workable condition;
- Ensures that students are instructed in the safe and proper use of equipment and monitors their use;
- Fosters cooperative social behavior;
- Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect;
- Works with students, associates, parents, community groups, and business/industry personnel in a cooperative and professional manner;
- Represents the school and the community in a positive manner;
- Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
- Meets assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
- Attends work regularly and on-time;
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops; and
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.