Health Assisting Instructor - CTE

Health Assisting Instructor - CTE Holyoke Public Schools HHS DEAN - Holyoke, Massachusetts Job ID:5954130 Application Deadline:Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted:Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:Immediately Job Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools? strategic plan, ?Moving Forward Together,? builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students? well-being. Many successes contributed to Holyoke?s return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include: The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years Meaningful, applied learning opportunities for high school students, including theme-based academies, career vocational technical education programming, work-based learning, and advanced coursework A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring, contributing to more students reading at grade level A thriving dual language English/Spanish program, where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color, a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification. Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us, our recent accomplishments, and our commitment to equity. Overview Dean Tech seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Career and Technical Education (CTE) team as our second Health Assisting Instructor. This role is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that integrates the health assisting frameworks. The program aims to prepare students for various healthcare roles by covering a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills. We seek an educator who can inspire and prepare students for a wide range of career paths in the healthcare field. Responsibilities Curriculum Development & Instruction: Teach and integrate the Massachusetts Health Assisting Frameworks and curriculum. Develop and implement lesson plans that include: Safety and Health Standards: Infection control, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and workplace ergonomics. Basic Nursing Skills: Measuring vital signs, patient hygiene, and basic patient care procedures. Medical Office Skills: Electronic medical records management, appointment scheduling, and patient intake processes. Clinical Skills: Administering medications, assisting with diagnostic tests, and understanding human body systems. Patient Communication: Professional communication techniques, patient interview skills, and cultural competency in healthcare. Emergency Response: Basic life support (CPR), first aid, and handling medical emergencies. Student Engagement & Mentorship: Evaluate student performance through practical exams, written tests, and project-based assessments. Mentor students on the importance of continuing education and career opportunities in healthcare, including pathways to roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, and other healthcare positions. Guide students in understanding ethical and professional standards in healthcare. Classroom & Lab Management: Manage the classroom and laboratory environments to ensure a safe and effec ive