Physical Therapy Technician, Exploration Into Health Careers and the Anatomy and Physiology Instructor

Location: Fitzgerald High School • Work year: 2026-2027 School Year • Salary: Per FEA Contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Standard or Professional CTE Certificate in CIP code 51.0000 Health Sciences (Therapeutic Services) preferred.
• If no Bachelor’s Degree or CTE certificate, ability to qualify for Annual Career Authorization which requires a minimum of 4,000 hours (within the last 10 years) of recent and relevant work experience in the Physical Therapy/Health Industry.
• Possess valid Physical Therapy Technician license or equivalent.
• Prepare, manage, and execute the Physical Therapy Aide (American Allied Health) Certification process for students or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Physical Therapy Technician courses.
• Ability to teach Exploration in Health Careers and Anatomy & Physiology including instruction in healthcare systems, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, health information systems, therapeutic services, laboratory sciences, diagnostic services, and support services.
• Must be able to integrate concepts related to healthcare law, ethics, confidentiality, patient privacy, and the appropriate handling of patient information.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required, or ability to obtain certification within a specific timeframe.
• Must be capable of training, certifying and recertifying students in CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures.
• Experience in high school or adult classroom instruction preferred.
• Ability to manage time, self-directed.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with at-risk students.
• Experience working with diverse populations and language barriers.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, positive, and professional.
• Experience with HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and willingness to sponsor a HOSA chapter, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, assessment, and instruction.
• Implement curriculum according to the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Education and district-adopted curriculum.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Interpret and use data from ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
• Participate in professional development and implement best practices.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in the content areas.
• Annually update the TRAC/CIP Self-Review in GEMS, meeting district, county, and state guidelines/timelines.
• Hold two (minimum) program advisory committee meetings each year and provide required documentation.