CTE Health Science Technician
Deadline: August 28, 2026
District/Organization: Saline Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Position Details
CTE HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
at Saline High School / South & West Washtenaw Consortium
JOB DESCRIPTION
Saline High School and the South & West Washtenaw Consortium are seeking an individual to provide hands-on classroom and laboratory support in a secondary CTE Health Science program. Working under the direction of the certified CTE instructor, the technician will assist students as they develop foundational healthcare knowledge, technical skills, professional behaviors, and workplace readiness. A primary responsibility of this position will be to support students participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preparation pathway, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities designed to prepare students for the applicable Michigan-approved nurse aide training and competency requirements.
Saline Area Schools strives to hire individuals who are intrinsically motivated, have a deep desire to grow professionally, believe children deserve to learn in an environment that is the least restrictive, and demonstrate the highest level of cultural competence. SAS strives to employ individuals who possess a strong work ethic, are committed to providing children with boundless opportunities, and understand that equity, inclusion, and social justice are essential to the success of a 21st-century school community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 4,000 hours of recent, relevant work experience (within the last 10 years) in the Health Care industry.
- Must hold Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential in Michigan if not a licensed Nurse.
- Recent experience working as a CNA, patient care technician, medical assistant, nursing assistant, or other direct-care healthcare professional.
Preferred Experience
- LPN, ADN or RN License preferred.
- Experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, or other healthcare setting.
- Experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities.
- Experience with dementia or Alzheimer's care.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Experience working with high school students.
- Experience supporting healthcare education or training.
- Postsecondary coursework in nursing, allied health, health sciences, or a related field.
- Experience preparing individuals for healthcare industry credentials.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Assist the certified CTE teacher with daily classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Provide individual and small-group assistance to students under the direction of the CTE teacher.
- Reinforce concepts and technical skills introduced by the instructor.
- Assist students in practicing healthcare skills in a simulated laboratory environment.
- Help prepare instructional materials, equipment, supplies, and laboratory stations.
- Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, organization, and inventory.
- Help maintain a professional, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.
- Support students with varying levels of academic and technical ability.
- Provide appropriate feedback to the teacher regarding student performance, participation, and areas requiring additional support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, and dependability in fulfilling all assigned responsibilities.
- Plan and deliver high-quality outcomes to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Effectively utilize district technology resources, computer network systems, and relevant software to support the learning community.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators through respectful verbal and written communication.
- Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
- Engage in continuous professional reflection and self-evaluation to enhance effectiveness, leadership, and professional growth.
- Maintain organized work areas, accurate records, effective routines, and efficient time-management practices that align with district and school expectations, and maximize efficiency.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, inclusive, and emotionally supportive working environment.
- Effectively manage and maintain resources, technology, equipment, and materials to support responsible stewardship of district resources.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS
Work in standard office and school building environments that require mobility, visual and auditory acuity, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, adaptability, technology proficiency, physical stamina, and environmental awareness.
- Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assistance with patient-care activities and equipment.
- Must demonstrate good communication, attention to detail, patience, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Potential exposure to bodily fluids, infectious materials, cleaning chemicals, and hazards associated with medical equipment, mobility devices, spills, and electrical cords.
- Must follow all safety, infection-control, and PPE requirements.
EQUIPMENT
- Patient-care equipment: hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, gait belts, transfer equipment, and patient-care mannequins.
- Vital-sign equipment: blood-pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, thermometers, pulse oximeters, and scales.
- Personal-care supplies: bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and feeding equipment.
- Safety and infection-control equipment: PPE, gloves, gowns, masks, hand-sanitizing supplies, disinfectants, and biohazard containers.
- Emergency equipment: CPR manikins, AED trainers, and first-aid supplies.
- Clinical simulation equipment: wound-care supplies, catheterization models, injection-training equipment, and other CNA practice materials.
- Technology: computers, interactive displays, medical terminology resources, CNA curriculum/testing software, and healthcare simulation technology.
WORK SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
SALARY
Per the ESP Bargaining Agreement found on the Saline Area Schools website, under the "Transparency Reporting" tab.
APPLICATION METHOD
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified external applicants must complete an application and upload all necessary documents on the TalentEd Website (please visit our HR web page at: https://saline.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx# to access the SAS Job Openings). All letters of interest, resumes, and applications must be received no later than the deadline listed or until the position has been filled.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified internal applicants must submit a letter of interest and a current resume via email to Kara Stemmer, stemmkar@salineschools.org. All letters of interest, resumes, and applications must be received no later than the deadline listed or until filled.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
If you have any accessibility concerns regarding the completion of this application, please contact Alli Littlejohn, HR Coordinator, littleja@salineschools.org to set up an appointment for additional support.
E-mail: stemmerk@salineschools.org
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