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The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers EMK seeks an exceptional Medical Assisting Vocational Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. Kennedy Academy is committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.
Kennedy Academy is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School. It is a college-preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and related fields. The Academy provides a supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity. Students will attain the life skills needed to become productive and positive members of society. Kennedy Academy is an excellent place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as educators.
In addition, over the next five years, Kennedy Academy will double in size, add new health career pathways, and expand college course offerings and work-based learning. These will lead our graduates toward access to good-paying careers at Mass General Brigham. These changes result from a transformative $38 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the largest philanthropic investment in Boston Public Schools history.
The Medical Assisting Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging and comprehensive instruction in medical assisting to high school students. This role involves teaching theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks. The instructor will prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare settings or further education in medical fields by providing hands-on training, supervising clinical experiences, and facilitating professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Medical Assisting
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Delivery
- Hands-on Training
- Laboratory Supervision
- Clinical Experiences
- Assessment and Feedback
- Student Support
- Professional Development
- Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
Core Competencies:
Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:
- Accountability for Student Achievement
- Quality of Effort and Work
- High Expectations
- Adjustments to Practice
These core competencies include:
- Setting ambitious learning goals for all students
- Assessing students understanding regularly
- Taking ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction
- Communicating content knowledge
- Demonstrating mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and pedagogy
- Scaffolding and differentiating instruction
- Building a productive learning environment
- Respecting differences and maintaining a respectful environment
- Engaging with families and building collaborative relationships
- Reflecting on practice and seeking feedback
- Participating in and contributing to a collaborative adult learning community
Qualifications:
- Education: Associates degree or higher degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught
- Employment experience: 4 years of full-time employment experience directly related to medical assisting
- Occupational License: Industry certification
- Possession of current national certification as a medical assistant or medical assistant-secretary
- Ability to earn a Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching License in the appropriate subject
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and industry partners
- Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in healthcare
- Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools
- Current authorization to work in the United States
- Signed Election Agreement pertaining to working at a Horace Mann In-District Charter School
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting
- OSHA-10 certification or willingness to earn it
- Proficiency in instructional methods, curriculum development, and assessment techniques
- Fluency in one of BPS official languages (Spanish, Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali)
- Certification in the subject area and/or Moderate Disabilities English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade levels
Terms:
- Please click here for more compensation information. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade Step.
- The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. EMK has a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Agreement. The employee will be required to adhere to the work conditions, including calendar schedule and flexibility established by the School.
- Common planning time, program, department, and committee meetings, and professional development occur on Mondays, generally between 2pm-4pm.
Boston Public Schools:
The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.