Career Opportunities
Health Occupations Teacher ~ Job Description
POSITION
· This position is teaching Health Occupations to area high school students. Teachers will teach CNA curriculum as outlined by IDPH, with additional instruction in physiology, anatomy, and terminology. Teachers also provide career information to help students explore a variety of healthcare careers while learning employability skills and the training needed to sit for the state CNA examination
· Full-time, 9-month position (Mid August - Mid May)
· Co-teaching with another full-time teacher, 3 CNA classes per day
· Teaching location is in our Effingham Classroom on the HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital campus
· This position requires classroom instruction and clinical instruction in a patient care setting
Job Duties
· Teach and enhance health occupations curriculum as coordinated with co-teacher
· Provide guidance and support for all classroom and clinical activities including:
o Creating PowerPoint lessons
o Creating worksheets, tests, and curriculum items to enhance learning
o Use Google Classroom to post class messages, assign homework and share lessons
o Providing hands-on skills lessons in preparation for working with patients
· Attend Teacher meetings as announced
· Arrange Class Speakers to come into class where appropriate
· Work with area School Districts to assist with student recruitment
· Enforce class policy
· Work with school districts and Director if there are student issues to be addressed
· Submit student grades to school districts at the end of each Quarter
· Work with Lake Land College to offer dual credit to students for course content
o Verify Rosters and Submit Grades
o Dual Credit Portfolio
o LLC Student Evaluations
· Work with hospital staff and nursing homes to collaborate with class/students
· Work with Business Partners to provide on-site experiences for students
· Partner and collaborate with other teachers as needed
· Other duties as required by Director or needed by students
Minimum Requirements
· Registered Nurse with over 2 years of experience and at least 1 year working in long-term care &/or med-surg
· IDPH Approved CNA Educator (assistance provided to obtain)
· CPR Certified: Healthcare Provider Level
· Willing to apply for a teaching license (no classes required - assistance provided to obtain)
· Clean Criminal History
· Preferred: experience in working with high school-aged students
· Preferred: experience teaching
· Must be passionate about the profession and enjoy working in healthcare
Physical Demands
· Ability to pick up items and carry items up to and over 25lbs
· May need to sit for extended periods of time
· Stooping and bending
· Computer Experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom
Work Schedule
· Calendar to be created annually with most duties August 5-May 15
· Teaching Full-time 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday with time as needed outside of class to prepare
· Some nights and weekends as needed
· Contracted for up to 180 days of instruction
· Professional development days as requested and agreed upon
Contact the Program Director with questions and to apply:
Laura Sullivan
EIEFES 340
121 South 17th Street, 3rd Floor
Mattoon, IL 61938
lsullivan@eiefes.k12.il.us
217-258-6283
Our office provides a wide variety of services to area educators and students in our region. Check out our website, www.eiefes.k12.il.us, for more information about Health Occupations and the services we provide.
To apply for any position listed, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Laura Sullivan, Director
EIEFES 340
121 South 17th Street, 3rd Floor
Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: 217-258-6283