Medical Assistant Instructor

Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY) #96 Job Description1.0 Full-Time Medical Assisting Instructor - CertifiedJob Title: Medical Assisting InstructorSupervisor: Executive Director of Program ManagementEmployment Terms: 10 Months, Full-Time Position, Monday – Thursday 11:30 AM to 7:00 PMStarting Salary: $46,651 - $54,140 + 1.5% for each year up to 12 years of relevant experience in a classroom or industry settingAdditional: Prop 301 Money: Up to $9,000 Supplemental: Up to $4,000 (Subject to Board approval)Location: STEDY Central Campus, 899 E Plaza Circle, Suite 1, Yuma, AZ 85365Skill Sets:●    Leadership      ● Communication      ● Professional Management  ● Critical Thinking●    Computer Technology            ● Personal Management        ● Teamwork   ● Customer ServiceEssential Duties and Responsibilities:●    Exemplify the school vision, “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce.”●    Prepares students for jobs in Medical Assisting●    Ensure curriculum is current with industry standards; work with professional organizations associated with the instructional subject area●    Develop relevant and current curriculum with the program team●    Plans daily instruction and participates in program reviews●    Demonstrates and differentiates instructional methods for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual learning needs●    Remains up-to-date on pertinent industry and educational technology such as Google Classroom, Smart TV Systems, and Salon Point of Sale Software●    Develops a variety of written materials (e.g. syllabus, unit and daily lesson plans, curricular maps, assessments, attendance records, anecdotal communications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and communicating student progress●    Partners with instructional leaders for planning, implementation, and reflection on instruction.●    Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of professional growth in an educational setting●    Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of planning instruction, providing feedback to students, and communicating achievement●    Manages student behavior in a variety of educational environments by providing a safe and positive learning environment●    Identifies and develops a variety of work-based learning opportunities for students●    Engages students in leadership development by serving as an advisor for Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)●    Assists students in completing service learning projects and program fundraising events●    Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues at the campus level to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achievement of established program goals●    Communicates student progress and behaviors with parents and/or legal guardians●    Establishes and maintains a good rapport with community partners and advisory councils●    Develops and implements a rigorous lab safety program●    Reports student enrollment data●    Attends district meetings●    Performs other related duties as assigned to strengthen the programKnowledge, Abilities and Skills:●    Degree or certificate in Medical Assisting or Health Sciences●    Preferred 5 Years’ experience in teaching or related work experience●    Vocational education instruction techniques and procedures●    Knowledge of safety and/or sanitation procedures appropriate to field of instruction; industry standards within the area of instruction; resources available to facilitate a successful learning environment●    Ability to use tools and equipment related to area of instruction●    Skilled in phlebotomy●    Ability to use appropriate technology and able to use as an integral part of instruction●    Willingness to work with high school youth and adults●    Demonstrate good people skills and collaborate with educational stakeholders including administrators, teachers, support staff, partners, guardians and students●    Strong organizational and communication skills●    Able to work afternoon and early evening, and possible weekend hours, as needed●    Able to travel out of town, overnight with Students, as needed●    Understands there is a physical requirement to teach daily in a classroom and lab setting●    Understand there will be teacher and classroom evaluations per board policy and funding guidelines ● Understands computer technology and is able to use it as an integral part of instructionRequirements:●    Able to acquire Arizona Department Education (ADE) CTE K-12 Teaching Certificate: Standard Career and Technical Education Health Careers or Standard Specialized Career and Technical Education Health Careers●    Ability to work toward acquiring an Arizona Western College Dual Enrollment Certification●    Maintains an industry-related certification●    Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check●    Obtain IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card●    Obtain an Arizona Driver’s LicenseEvaluation: This position has a 90-day probation period, plus a yearly evaluation.Closing Date: Position is open until filled.Start Date: July 22, 2026Application Procedure: Visit the employment tab at www.STEDYcte.org. Submit the certified application to employment@stedy01.org :○ Letter of interest○ Current resume○ Three Recommendation Letters○ Certified Application on https://www.STEDYcte.org○ Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.