Job Description

Medical Assistant Instructor

La Veta School District RE-2 is launching a Medical Assistant career and technical education pathway in partnership with Trinidad State College and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center. Students take college courses (courses for Medical Assistant leading to industry certification) that earn both college credit and progress toward an industry credential. The Medical Assistant Instructor is the La Veta staff member who delivers these courses on site each day, supported by recorded lessons and course materials from Trinidad State College's Medical Assisting Program Professor.

The instructor runs the daily class block, keeps the classroom and technology running, makes sure work gets done and turned in, administers tests and quizzes in coordination with the college, posts grades in Alma, and transports students to and from lab sessions as needed. This is a half-time position hired and paid by La Veta RE-2 and well suited to a dependable local person who is good with teenagers, organized, and comfortable with technology. The healthcare content comes from the college through recorded lessons and course materials, so candidates do not need to arrive as healthcare experts, though experience in a healthcare setting is valuable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Supervision and Student Support

• Deliver daily instruction using the recorded lessons and course materials provided by the Trinidad State College Medical Assisting Program Professor, and support students as they work through the college coursework.
• Supervise students during the class block each day and maintain a focused, respectful learning environment consistent with district expectations for student conduct.
• Monitor student behavior and address concerns promptly, following district discipline procedures and communicating with the CTE Director as needed.
• Manage student access to the internet and online course platforms during class, keeping students on task and on the approved sites.
• Check that students are attending, engaged, and completing and submitting assignments on time; follow up with students who fall behind.
• Take daily attendance and communicate with families about attendance, progress, and concerns in coordination with the CTE Director.

Coordination with the College Instructor

• Serve as the daily point of contact for the Trinidad State College instructor, relaying information about assignments, due dates, schedule changes, and student questions.
• Administer tests and quizzes according to the instructor's directions, including secure handling of materials and any required accommodations.
• Post grades and assignment scores in the district student information system (Alma) and keep district records consistent with the college gradebook.
• Report attendance and student progress to the college instructor and the CTE Director on the schedule they set.

Technology and Classroom Operations

• Set up and operate the hybrid classroom technology each day, including the OWL camera, video connection to the college, and the pathway learning management system, and troubleshoot basic issues or request help.
• Keep classroom materials, safety supplies, and grant-purchased equipment organized and accounted for, following district and Perkins inventory requirements.

Transportation and Lab Support

• Drive students to and from lab sessions and clinical site visits in a district vehicle as scheduled, following district transportation and student supervision procedures.
• Supervise students during lab sessions and site visits and help prepare them for clinical settings, including professionalism, confidentiality basics, and safety expectations.

Pathway Support and Records

• Help the CTE Director maintain student enrollment, participation, and credential data required for Perkins reporting.
• Complete monthly time and effort records and other documentation required for a federally funded position.
• Assist with pathway promotion, student recruitment, and documentation of student stories with appropriate releases.
• Participate in pathway partner meetings and implementation review sessions when asked.
• Comply with all district policies, FERPA, and partner site requirements for student access to clinical environments.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in district professional development and staff meetings as scheduled within the half-time assignment.
• Perform other duties related to the Health Sciences pathway as assigned by the CTE Director.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with or supervising teenagers in a school, youth program, or similar setting, and the ability to hold clear, consistent expectations while building positive relationships with students.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through on daily routines, records, and communication.
• Comfort with everyday classroom technology (video conferencing, online learning platforms, a student information system), or a willingness to learn it quickly with district support.
• Valid Colorado driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and eligibility to drive a district vehicle with students.
• Approval by Trinidad State College to deliver the Medical Assisting courses, or the ability to obtain that approval; the district and the college will support this process.
• Willingness to pursue the Colorado CTE credential associated with the district's Health Sciences program approval, with district support.
• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting as required by Colorado law.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree, or current progress toward a degree or a Colorado teaching license (Teacher in Training).
• Colorado teaching license, substitute authorization, or paraprofessional experience.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or familiarity with Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center or other rural healthcare providers.
• Experience supporting online, hybrid, or concurrent enrollment courses.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Note on CTE Credentialing Because CTE program approval relies on the Medical Assisting classes taught at La Veta, the district will support the person hired in obtaining the Colorado CTE credential appropriate to the program through the Colorado Community College System. For reference, the CDE Secondary CTE Health Science credential requires 24 semester hours of related postsecondary coursework (including Anatomy and Physiology I and II and nine hours of health specialty content) or a current Colorado RN, physical therapy, athletic trainer, or EMT license, plus 4,000 hours of verified occupational experience or three years of teaching experience in the content area. Candidates who already hold or are eligible for this credential are encouraged to say so in their application.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a classroom at the La Veta K-12 building with a live video connection to Trinidad State College. The position includes driving students in a district vehicle to lab sessions and site visits, which may include Trinidad State College and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg. The position requires the ability to move about a classroom and lab setting, operate standard instructional technology, and communicate clearly in person and online.

Compensation

The salary range for this .5 FTE position is $18,772 to $24,945, which is one-half of the La Veta RE-2 certified salary schedule range of $37,544 (Teacher in Training) to $49,890 (MA Step 10). Placement on the schedule is based on education and verified experience. Benefits are offered per district policy for half-time employees, and the position participates in Colorado PERA. This position is supported by the Innovations in CTE grant for the 2026-27 school year; continuation beyond the grant period depends on program approval, enrollment, and available funding.

Application

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Alan Nelms, Assistant Principal and CTE Director, at alan.nelms@lvk12.org or 719.742.6443. The position is open until filled.

La Veta School District RE-2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by law in its employment practices or programs.

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