Teacher- Hospital Education - MCV Campus

TITLE: Teacher – Hospital Education – Math or Science- MCV Campus (High School)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a Postgraduate Professional License in high school

Mathematics and/or Sciences. Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or sciences at the Middle/High school level required.  Two years of teaching experience or its equivalency is preferred. Experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and

problem areas preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a

general knowledge of special education regulations and IEPs preferred. Must have the ability to

establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental colleagues,

hospital staff, school division and community representatives. Upon request, may be asked

to submit a writing sample.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Provides daily instruction for patients in an acute care

hospital setting at Children’s Hospital of Richmond/ MCV Campus. Assesses and develops

educational strategies and adaptations based upon individualized educational needs and

physical/medical limitations. Plans and implements lessons that meet the individual needs,

interests and abilities of students. Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and

appropriate to the developmental level of the students. Prepares for students assigned and

shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with Richmond Hospital Education

Program requirements, and state and federal guidelines. Guides the learning process and

establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to

communicate these objectives effectively to students. Employs a variety of instructional

techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or

students involved. Communicates with schools/agencies regarding specific students and

exchanges information with the medical team as needed. Maintains ongoing communication

with parents. Establishes and promotes positive public relations. Accepts responsibility for

special assignments as designated.

Maintains accurate and complete records/documentation. Participates as a Hospital Education Program faculty member in all staff meetings, professional development and maintains an active participation as a member of the professional learning community. Adheres to the terms of the employment contract

with Richmond Public Schools and abides by the policies and regulations of the School Board

and the hospital. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RHEP

policy. Strives to maintain and improves professional competence. Exerts leadership in

working with school and RHEP staff. Provides for professional growth through an ongoing

program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at

institutions of higher learning. Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal

reports. Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention. Performs

other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Duties performed typically in a

hospital setting. While the focus of instruction will be primarily high school populations, the

expectation will also include working with middle school students. Performs professional

work providing teaching and/or training services to students in mathematics and/or sciences. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for

expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word

level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Hospital Education

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RCPS employees) must submit an on-line application.

Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net.

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and

license if applicable. Also, when completing your application, include three email addresses of

your professional references and/or upload letters of references. A combination of

professional reference email addresses and letters are accepted. Richmond City Public

Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening. EOE.

PAY SCALE: Teacher Salary Schedule

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: This is an eleven month (230 days) contract position is eleven months with excellent benefits.

FLSA: Exempt

START DATE: Based on School Board approval.