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Health Science Occupations

Health Science Occupations

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Plymouth, MI

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

POSITION:                       Health Science Occupations                                         

LOCATION:                       Canton High School

OVERVIEW:

The Health Science Instructor will provide instruction of the standards associated with the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education's CIP 51.0000.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the Health Sciences/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, CIP 51.000 

OR

Be eligible for an Annual Occupational Authorization (AOA):  Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4,000 hours of paid recent (within the past six years) and relevant work experience in health care and current appropriate industry licensure.

     2.  Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or any other certified/registered health care provider, preferred.

     3.  American Red Cross Certification, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Teaches the state approved standards for CIP Code 51.0000.
  2. Updates the CIP Self-review each year.
  3. Updates/revises curriculum each year.
  4. Other duties as assigned by CTE Administrator.

EVALUATION:                 Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.

BEGINNING DATE:          August 25, 2026

                                        New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation

                                        August 19-21, 2026

SALARY:                          PCEA Salary Schedule

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the Internal Applicants section.  You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

  • Letter of interest
  • Updated resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the External Applicants section.  You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

  • Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
  • Two current letters of recommendation
  • Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
  • Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

POSTED:  6/15/26



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