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Welcome to the Texas Health Occupations Association
This is Barbara White, the President of THOA for 2018-2019. THOA has had tremendous growth in the last couple of years and it is due to the hard work of our Board of Directors and because YOU have jumped on the train with us! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 THOA Summer Conference. It was truly a success! There is a wealth of information and support for Health Science teachers through THOA. Check this website often for job postings, resources from past conference presentations, TEA information and more.
Also, look at the Texas Health Science Teachers Facebook page. THOA manages this page and there is so much collaboration going on there! Keep sharing! Stay tuned to hear details about the 2019 THOA Summer Conference in the College Station / Bryan, Texas area. We will keep you posted!
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou.
Recent News & Job Openings
San Antonio Northside ISD Job Opening
SAN ANTONIO Northside ISD Job Opening Health Science Teacher MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Degree from Accredited University/Appropriate work experience• Health Science Certification or Alternate Certification• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Apply at www.nisd.net and send Resume to deborah.ruelschaefer@nisd.net.
Hutto ISD Job Opening
Teacher, Health Science Technology (CTE) (2019-2020 School Year) Posting ID HHS 5103 Description A stipend ($4,000) is tied to this position as well as a stipend to co-sponsor the campus’s Health Occupations Student Organization (HOSA). Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned
Job Opening: Abilene ISD
Abilene ISD is in search of a Health Science Educator for Holland Medical High School. Particularly a nurse with a bachelors degree or higher, having one year experience in long term care and interested in teaching CNA. Apply online, at abileneisd.org.
Job Opening: Kileen ISD
Lead Health Science Teacher – Killeen ISD Career Center This position will help lead the Health Science Team across the district in PLC and assist in the implementation of various health science programs. The Lead Teacher will also coordinate practicum sites for our health science program and lead our NATCEP
Survey for 2018 or 2019 Texas Health Science Conference Attendees
Dear Health Science Teachers Conference 2018 attendees and/or Potential 2019 Conference attendees; THOA is constantly trying to improve the service that we provide to our Texas healthscience teachers. One way is providing a summer conference. This year we also offered sessions at the TCEC winter conference in February sponsored by CTAT.
Klein Oaks High School Job Opening
Klein Oak High School is looking for a 5th Health Science instructor for our growing programs that would be comfortable teaching Pharmacology and Pharmacy Technician for the 2019-2020 school year. Please send your resume to Elizabeth Lee at elee1@kleinisd.net
Area 1 Meeting
The Area 1 meeting was hosted by Janet Fuller
San Antonio ISD Job Opening
Link to Job Posting HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER Revised 5/2018 Reports To: Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule As of 10/01/2018: Submitting an application through this “Teacher Pool” posting expresses your interest to work with SAISD in the capacity of a teacher for the 2018-2019 School Year. We
THOA Board plans the upcoming summer professional development conference
College Station, January 2019
THOA hosts new Health Science teachers at the TEA conference in Austin
THOA Director Participates in Health Science Program Revision
Jackie Uselton, Executive Director for THOA, recently worked with other health science advisory committee members to revise the Health Science Programs of Study. The day was filled with collaboration between industry and education stakeholders.
Aldine ISD Position Open
Job Opening Benjamin O. Davis Senior High School in Aldine is looking for a Health Science teacher. The job requires a health care license and at least 5 years of experience. For more information, contact: Loverous Whittaker, II, D.C. Health Science Technology Instructor Benjamin O. Davis Senior High School 12525 Ella
Update on Hotels for Health Science Teachers Conference
The George is sold out. The Cavalry Court still has rooms and the hotel will add rooms to the block as needed on a weekly basis until sold out. We will send out a notice when that happens. Until then, if you call the hotel and you are told that
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Overview/Train the Trainer Workshop
The June 15th Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Overview/Train the Trainer workshop still has some seats available. If you are interested, fill out and return the this form. The training is no cost. The location is the Transtar facility in room 120A (use the West entrance of the building) located at
Deanie Gold Wins Hometown Hero Award
The Experience Bryan College Station board of directors named Deanie Gold as their Hometown Hero for the Tourism Impact Awards on May 15th during an awards luncheon. Deanie spent many hours preparing our grant application and going to interviews about our needs for the conference. Congratulations Deanie!
The 2018 Sue Alder Award Winners
The $500 award winner is Jack Ocheltree from Health Careers High School. His advisor is Deborah Austin. The $1500 winner is Madison Iselt from Lexington High School. Her advisor is Traci Ricketson.
Free 3 Day CERT Training Course for Conference Attendees
Selection Criteria for CERT Training: This course is limited to the first 50 conference attendees who meet the following criterial: Serve as teachers/instructors for the CERT Basic Training course delivered to teens in high school setting Oversee CERT Basic Training course instructors in a high school environment Completion of IS-317
2018 CTE Best Teaching Practices Competition
Do you have an innovative project-based learning activity, creative lesson plan, or interesting community business partnership? Beginning January 1, 2018, the Texas Education Agency will host a competition to showcase best practices in each of the 16 career clusters and career development. Selected best practice examples will be highlighted on
December 2017 News from TEA
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs CTE Job Openings—College, Career, and Military Preparation The following job opportunities are currently available in the College, Career, and Military Preparation Division at the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Program Specialist VI (CTE Program Specialist – 3 positions) – cc213-20678-24653-24613-B23-1575 These positions are responsible for providing leadership in the
The continuing professional educational provider number (CPE#) for Texas Health Occupations Association, Inc. is 902-564