Have you ever wanted to teach students about a career pathway by offering experiences in high school to help them make their decision on their next life step?
Here is your opportunity to share with students your knowledge about the healthcare career field!
HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) is looking for a full-time, 10-month Medical Assisting Teacher who is responsible for providing classroom, lecture, and practical experience for students in the Medical Assisting Program. The position start date is on or around June 1st, 2024. The Medical Assisting Program helps teach students how to perform administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the effective office operations of doctors, hospitals, clinics and other health care providers. The goal of this program is to enable students to develop a specialized body of knowledge and skills which prepare them to work in the emerging health care field. The program partners with St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY to provide hands-on experiences for students in a real-life setting. Many students from this program go on to pursue post-secondary education in the medical field and work in our community.
Applicant must hold a valid NYS Registered Nurse License.
Applicant must hold New York State Teacher Certification in one or more of the following:
- Medical Assisting (7-12)
- Nurse's Assisting (7-12)
- Practical Nursing (7-12)
OR
If potential applicants do not hold current NYS Teaching Certification, the successful applicant may be eligible for the NYS Transitional Teaching Certificate upon review of 2 or more years in the related field and HFM BOCES recommendation.
TEACH Clearance
Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.
Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination
HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)
*Salary is commensurate with education and experience.