SY26-27 Dental Occupation Teacher CTE at RHS

\\\*This position is posted for School Year 2026\-2027

JOB TITLE: Dental Occupation CTE Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

In addition to the job summary and essential qualifications listed below, this teaching position specializes in teaching high school students in dental occupations. The position requires 2,000 hours of industry/field experience or a secondary level teaching license accompanied by the appropriate CTE endorsement to qualify for enrollment in the CTE licensure/endorsement program or the ability to obtain the endorsement.

Job Summary: The job of "Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and, providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

CTE Responsibilities:

Employees who teach within an ODE approved Program of Study (POS) are required to have special expertise applicable to the educational program(s) assigned. These courses require a high degree of knowledge, skill, and experience in industry standards. We require a teaching professional who views students as collaborative thinkers for a high\-wage, in\-demand workforce. This instructional leader will work with other teachers, industry partners, students, and families to develop a high\-quality program of study in the area of dental occupations. CTE teachers give input on the allocation of their funds for sustainable programming, develop partnerships for work\-based learning opportunities, embed Oregon employability skills into their course content, and align the knowledge and skills from class to post\-secondary opportunities.

The CTE Teacher will develop and implement curriculum suited to the education and training of students for entry\-level positions; stay up\-to\-date with current practices in business and/or industry and makes certain the curriculum is kept updated to reflect all changes; teach the skills necessary for job\-readiness including how to locate jobs, prepare resumes, and successfully interview. Provide rigorous work\-place readiness skills using a standards\-based scope and sequence from course introduction to concentrator capstone.

The Dental Occupation Teacher instruction will focus on key aspects of the industry including:

• Basic principles of infection control, sterilization, and safe handling of dental instruments.
• Basics of dental office procedures and patient care management.
• Basics of chair\-side assisting, including preparation, safety, and sanitation in clinical settings.
• Basics of oral health concepts and patient education in treatment planning and care.
• Basics of dental practice operations and the overall healthcare environment.
• Basics of dental office administration and management.
• Basics of scheduling, patient coordination, and clinical workflow management.
• Basics of patient communication, appointment planning, and dental office coordination.

Essential Job Functions:

A teacher performs the following tasks: plans Instruction, establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, implements plans for Instruction, evaluates student achievement, appropriately directs instructional assistants, all for the purpose of providing successful instruction and learning.

Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.

Examples of planning include, but are not limited to:

• Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the district's expected outcomes, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students.
• Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.
• Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons, and evaluates student’s attainment of learning goals.
• Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
• Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.
• Estimates the time required for direct instruction, student practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.
• Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Examples of establishing conducive climate include, but are not limited to:

• Communicates with classroom rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations based upon the level of development of students and laws governing student rights and responsibilities.
• Applies principles of gender equity, racial justice, and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
• Recognizes the effects of the physical, social, and emotional climate of the student’s homes and community on student motivation and behavior.
• Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
• Monitors conduct and take appropriate action that is in line with building and district policies when misbehavior occurs.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, colleagues, and parents and resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
• Use classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.
• Manages instructional transitions and coordinates the use of parent volunteers, student assistants, and other support personnel to achieve instructional objectives.
• Implements Plans for Instruction for the purpose of improving student success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.

Examples of instruction include, but are not limited to:

• Organize students to engage in planned learning activities.
• Communicates learning outcomes to be achieved and focuses on student interest on tasks to be accomplished.
• Provides instruction using a variety of instructional techniques to achieve planned objectives.
• Monitors the effectiveness of learning activities and modifies the pace and content of instruction as needed to achieve unit and lesson objectives; and uses techniques that promote critical thinking and problem solving and that encourage divergent as well as convergent thinking.
• Evaluate Student Achievement for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Examples of evaluation Include, but are not limited to:

• Selects and uses tests, observation, district scoring guides, student interviews, and other formal and informal assessment procedures and collects work samples for the student's portfolio, to determine the extent to which each student has achieved the objectives of the lesson and/or unit of Instruction.
• Design assessments to determine if students have mastered the objectives before designing the activities of a lesson.
• Grades and records the student’s progress, prepares anecdotal records, and reports achievements to students and parents.
• Summarizes the data on student achievement in relationship to instructional objectives.
• Uses data on student achievement to refine curriculum objectives and to plan further instruction and documents teaching effectiveness through assembling and analyzing samples of students' work.
• Directs Instructional Assistants for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Examples of directing instructional assistants include, but are not limited to:

• Delegates specific instructional tasks to be performed for individual students or groups of students in accordance with the skills and abilities of each instructional assistant.
• Train the assistant in the instructional tasks to be performed under the teacher’s supervision.
• Supervises and assesses the performance of delegated instructional tasks and adjusts delegated tasks, as necessary.
• Assumes full accountability for effectiveness and safety of tasks delegated to instructional assistants.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agencies for the purposes of implementing curriculum, improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Works with industry partners to establish, coordinate, and monitor students in regular work\-based learning opportunities.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g., lab experiments, musical techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Monitors student activities (e.g., classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of adhering to school, District and State rules, regulations, policies, and laws.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists (when appropriate) other personnel may be required for the purpose of implementing the curriculum and/or supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in\-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or meeting credential requirements.

Qualifications:

Experience Required

• Prior success in job related experiences (may include successful supervised student teaching).
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the intent of the federal and state mandates for career technical education in a classroom setting.
• 2,000 hours of industry/field experience or secondary level teaching license with appropriate CTE endorsement.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required

Skills*to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.

Knowledge*of age\-appropriate teaching methods, state and district curriculum standards, credit and grading requirements (when applied), appropriate instructional subjects.

Abilities*to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include mobility in the classroom, lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/ accommodation/field of vision.

Education Required

• University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregon requirements for a teaching license.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• State of Oregon Teaching License is appropriate to assignment with

Health Sciences Endorsements or sufficient industry hours to qualify for CTE licensure program, Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates are required in some assignments.

Annual Workdays: 190

FTE: 1\.0 FTE