Medical Assistant Instructor (2026-2027) $2,500 Signing Incentive

- Position Type:
High School Teaching/Health and Medical Science - Date Posted:
10/26/2026 - Location:
Prince Edward High School - Date Available:
Until Filled - Develops and implements instructional plans and course objectives aligned with Virginia CTE standards, state curriculum frameworks, and district requirements for Medical Assistant I and II.
- Demonstrates mastery of medical assisting content, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, healthcare documentation, and medical office administration.
- Provides hands-on instruction in clinical and administrative medical assisting skills, including patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, basic diagnostic testing, and medical office procedures.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and assessment methods to address diverse learning needs and promote student achievement.
- Implements appropriate accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instructional practices to support all learners.
- Establishes and maintains classroom and laboratory expectations that promote student engagement, professionalism, appropriate behavior, and a safe learning environment.
- Maintains a safe, organized, and professional laboratory environment in accordance with applicable health, safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance requirements.
- Integrates workplace readiness, leadership development, professional ethics, confidentiality, and appropriate healthcare practices, including compliance with applicable HIPAA requirements, into classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Provides opportunities for work-based learning, clinical observations, and collaboration with local healthcare providers to strengthen students' understanding of healthcare careers and workplace expectations.
- Promotes student participation in career and technical student organizations, including HOSA-Future Health Professionals, and other appropriate leadership and career development activities.
- Develops and administers formative and summative assessments, evaluates student performance, maintains accurate records, and uses assessment data to guide instruction and support student progress.
- Provides timely and constructive feedback to students and communicates regularly and professionally with parents, colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding student progress and program expectations.
- Maintains current knowledge of medical assisting procedures, healthcare technologies, industry standards, and industry-recognized certifications relevant to the instructional program.
- Supports students in preparing for appropriate industry-recognized certifications, postsecondary education, and employment opportunities in the health and medical sciences field.
- Assumes responsibility for the proper care, use, inventory, and maintenance of instructional materials, laboratory equipment, supplies, and facilities.
- Works cooperatively with school administration, CTE colleagues, special education personnel, counselors, healthcare partners, and other stakeholders to support student success and effective program operations.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, department planning, educational conferences, professional development, and other school and division initiatives.
- Complies with applicable federal and state laws, Virginia Department of Education requirements, professional and ethical standards, and Prince Edward County School Board policies and regulations.
- Reports to work regularly and punctually and fulfills assigned instructional, supervisory, and professional responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
| Medical Assistant Instructor (2026-2027) $2,500 Signing Incentive | JobID: 749 |
Title: Medical Assistant Instructor
Reports To: Principal of Career and Technical Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
To develop and implement an instructional program that effectively prepares students for careers and postsecondary education in the health and medical sciences. The Medical Assistant Instructor will provide standards-based instruction aligned with Virginia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health and Medical Sciences frameworks, integrating classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and work-based learning opportunities to develop students' clinical, administrative, technical, and professional competencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR an equivalent of academic preparation and professional experience within a health-related discipline.
Valid professional licensure or certification in a healthcare field pertinent to instruction, such as Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Evidence of a minimum of two years of contemporary occupational experience in a healthcare environment focused on medical assisting competencies.
Eligibility for, or current possession of, a Virginia CTE teaching license with the requisite Health and Medical Sciences endorsement.
Industry-recognized certification aligned with the instructional area, or the commitment to secure such credentials within a specified period under a provisional framework.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month employment. Salary Range: $55,000 to $85,250
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.