Job Description

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Medical Careers, Health Science, or Nursing Services Teacher in the Career and Technical Education department at our Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Medical Careers, Health Science, or Nursing Services Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Provide instruction in Emergency Medical Responder and/or Certified Nursing Assistant. Responsibilities include lesson planning and instruction, conducting ongoing assessments, monitoring student attendance, collaborating with other staff, and keeping student records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with multicultural populations and English language learners preferred.
• Minnesota Teaching License in the career and technical field (or ability to obtain due to Industry Experience) of Allied Health, Nursing Services, or Health Sciences for K-12 required.
• Must meet the requirements to be approved and listed as Course Faculty on SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288's Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services EMR/EMT Education Program application.
• For EMT instruction, must meet Minnesota Statutes �144E.283 Instructor Qualifications, including:
  • Possess valid certification, registration, or licensure as an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant.
  • Have a minimum of two years of active emergency medical practical experience.
  • Be eligible for recommendation and approval by the program Medical Director.
  • Must have experience working within an Emergency Medical Services education program that is currently approved, or has previously been approved, by the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).
  • Complete and maintain required continuing education in educational topics.
• For EMR instruction, must possess valid registration, certification, or licensure as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students and staff.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range is $56,000-103,000 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Dependent Care FSA
• Personal and Sick Time
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
• TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.