Job Description

Anticipated:

Teacher- Health Occupations

GENERAL STATEMENT

OF JOB:

Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Health Occupations Teacher to prepare high school students for rewarding careers in the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will provide engaging, hands-on instruction that blends classroom learning with authentic clinical and laboratory experiences while preparing students for post-secondary education, industry certifications, and employment. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping students develop the technical knowledge, employability skills, and professionalism necessary to thrive in today's healthcare workforce.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO/ EVALUATION: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS,

EXPERIENCE AND

COMPETENCIES:

• New York State Teaching Certification in an appropriate CTE or Health Occupations area (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or other healthcare credential with recent clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful healthcare industry experience.
• Experience working with adolescents, adult learners, or in a training environment preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered instruction.
• Current CPR/BLS Instructor certification or willingness to obtain.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND ABILITIES

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with New York State CTE and Health Science standards.
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences in areas such as:

o Medical terminology

o Anatomy and physiology

o Infection control

o Vital signs

o Patient care skills

o CPR and First Aid

o Healthcare ethics and professionalism

o Medical law and confidentiality (HIPAA)

• Prepare students for applicable industry-recognized certifications.
• Integrate employability skills, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving into daily instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-standard classroom and laboratory environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with academic support staff, special education teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure student success.
• Develop partnerships with local healthcare providers to support clinical experiences, job shadowing, guest speakers, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, competencies, and industry credential attainment.
• Participate in curriculum development, professional learning, advisory committees, and school improvement initiatives.
• Support and advise students participating in SkillsUSA and other Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

SALARY: $64,868 - $85,536 approximate (BOCES Faculty Association contract)