Teacher Vocational - Surgical Technician (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools - Teacher Vocational - Surgical Technician 26-27

Teacher Vocational - Surgical Technician 26-27 Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E. North Avenue Baltimore MD 21202

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - VOCATIONAL

Job Number: 8600043158 Start Date: Open Date: Closing Date

Plans and implements an instructional program in Career Technology Education CTE and provides related educational services for students in a skills-based learning environment. Manages student behavior assesses and evaluates student achievement and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities and provides instructional and leadership services that prepares students with the related academic critical thinking computer technology workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in health occupations including CPRFirst Aid.

Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exam including the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA.

Serves as a CTE classroom teacher in a high school grades 9 through 12. Classes taught may be single grade or multi grade level are most often subject oriented but may be skill or specialty focused. Supervises classroom activities to include laboratory experiences. Some positions require working off-site or in a combination of off-site and classroom settings.

Provides supervision and clinical evaluation of students at the clinical training site. Performs duties within a team or department setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions may be assigned to reading or technology labs. Other positions may be assigned to science labs or individual art/technology education labs where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students.

Works with staff and post-secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways that prepare students for certification, internships, externships, apprenticeships, licensure, employment, community college, or university degree programs.

Essential Functions

Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and the professional standards.

Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exam including the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA. Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exam including the Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process as well as assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or on work site.

Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non-school based as required in order to maximize learning opportunities.

Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.

Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.

Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.

Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.

Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injury and damage.

Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.

Instructs students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audiovisual presentations, laboratory, shop, and field studies.

Plans and supervises work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.

Requests the assistance of and works with resource personnel as needed.

Works in a self-contained team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned.

Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.

Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress.

Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.

Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

Assigns work to and oversees paraprofessionals, parents, and student volunteers as required.

Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning, and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.

Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis if itinerant.

Makes school site visits to monitor students or confer with employers or site instructors as required.

Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events, as well as approved fundraising activities.

Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrators as appropriate.

Collaborates with other professionals, guidance counselors, librarians, etc., to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities.

Demonstrates an understanding of and leads student experiences in SkillsUSA and other student organizations.

Maximum Salary: $118,411.00 Minimum Salary: $60,662.00

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Three to five years of related work experience as a Surgical Technician for the state of Maryland
• Possession of or eligibility for National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA Certification
• Experience in one or more of the major areas instrument sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and patient and team scrubbing

Preferred:

• Teaching experience preferred, student teaching acceptable

Full time or Part time: Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications
• It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying
• Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate, and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three professional references to include name, title, business address, email address, and phone number
• All documentation, certification necessary scanned copies accepted to substantiate minimum qualifications must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
• Baltimore City Public Schools, City Schools does not discriminate in its employment programs and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our communitys long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA Nondiscrimination - Students JBB Sex-Based Discrimination - Students JICK Bullying Harassment or Intimidation of Students ACA Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties ACB Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties ACD ADA Reasonable Accommodations and ADA Equity and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union BTU bargaining unit. This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.