About this role
Middletown Public Schools is seeking a qualified educator to serve as a 0.1 FTE CTE Teacher within our Health Careers Academy. This position requires a dedicated professional to contribute to the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Pathway. The instructor will promote student success by designing rigorous curriculum, supporting work-based learning, and helping students achieve industry-recognized credentials.
Required Qualifications *Bachelor’s degree *Must possess or be eligible for Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) CTE Teacher certification in Health Occupations (Certificate Area: Sports Medicine, Rehabilitative Services, and Athletic Trainer). *Current NATABOC certification and licensure by the State of Rhode Island for Athletic Training are mandatory. *Commitment to NATA standards and annual certification maintenance. Preferred Qualifications *Three to five years of experience in educational-based athletics or industry experience in sports medicine. *Special Skills or Experience *Ability to design and deliver a high-quality, project-based curriculum that engages a diverse student body. *Expertise in NATA industry standards and their integration into classroom and laboratory instruction. *Strong communication skills for collaborating with industry partners, parents, and school officials. *Experience mentoring students through Work-Based Learning (WBL) and capstone projects. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities *Design and deliver engaging, project-based instruction in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training that develops students’ clinical knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills while ensuring equitable access and support for all students. *Support a coherent 9–12 Health Careers pathway aligned with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) CTE requirements, industry standards, postsecondary opportunities, and Health Careers Academy goals. *Integrate current professional and industry standards, including those of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), throughout classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. *Prepare students to earn applicable state and nationally recognized credentials, including First Aid, CPR, Patient Care Technician (PCT), and other credentials approved or required by RIDE. *Sustain and engage in partnerships with healthcare professionals, community organizations, industry partners, and postsecondary institutions to enhance career-connected learning opportunities. *Promote and support high-quality Work-Based Learning experiences, including internships, job shadowing, mentorships, clinical observations, and capstone projects, in collaboration with CTE staff and the Career Coordinator. *Support and promote field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, and community-based learning experiences aligned with program content and career pathways. *Manage student assessments, digital portfolios, credentials, Work-Based Learning documentation, and senior capstone projects. Use student and program data to improve instruction and outcomes. *Participate in and support the program’s CTE Advisory Council to promote curriculum relevance, industry alignment, continuous improvement, and compliance with RIDE CTE program-approval requirements. *Collaborate with school counselors and staff to support students’ career exploration, postsecondary planning, and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). *Participate in CTE Showcases, recruitment activities, family and community events, and other outreach efforts that promote the program and support enrollment. *Collaborate with the Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, Career Coordinator, school nurse, coaches, and other personnel to support a comprehensive school health and athletic-safety program.