Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Aurora Public Schools Compensation and Benefits

Salary: View the Licensed salary schedule at

https://hr.aurorakl2.org/teach-lead inspire/teach/#licensed-salary-schedule

PLEASE CALCULATE PAY BASED UPON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE HELD

Summary:

The Instructor , Respiratory Therapy is responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the program . The Respiratory Therapy Instructor will engage students in classroom theory, laboratory skills practice and technical instruction. Instructor will communicate with community industry partners and engage in staff activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Organization, administration, continuous review and revision , planning for and development of locations (with appropriate supervision) for evolving practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the clinical experience .

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Supervises all RT faculty including the Director of Clinical Education; performs periodic and annual performance evaluations for all applicable faculty
• Secures a Medical Director for the RT program
• Maintains a confidential manner relative to academic grades, attendance, transcripts, personal advising and discussions, and student personal and financial records
• Assists with annual budget preparations; assures the department operates on a fiscally sound basis; maintains capital asset and consumables inventory
• In concert with the admissions department, oversees the selection of incoming RT applicants; participates in student recruitment, admissions, and campus retention activities
• Maintains back-up and computer records of all curriculum, tests, quizzes, accreditation records, program communications and personnel records
• Assures accurate and timely communications with programmatic accreditation and licensing bodies; prepares and submits annual accreditation report; prepares for and assists with accreditation visits; responds to corporate directives
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of a baccalaureate (BA) degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

• Possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.

• Hold a current, active State of Colorado Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.

• Minimum of two (2) years ' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited advanced practitioner respiratory care program .

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability , and ethnic backgrounds.

• Successful candidate must possess or be eligible to obtain

a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license, and a Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) secondary/postsecondary full-time credential.

o Secondary:

o Post Secondary:

https://coloradostateplan.com/administrator/credentialing/credentialing-postsecondary-criteria/

As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,394.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person