Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor @ EHS ($60,095.97+)

TITLE:  Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:        

1. Registered nurse licensed to practice in Maryland
2. Has at least two years of nursing experience with at least one year experience caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past five years
3. A valid teacher license or the ability to obtain one in the field of assignment.
4. Additional licensure requirements as set by the M.S.D.E. or Board of Education.
5. Such alternates and additions to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

JOB GOAL:   To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their 

                    development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

                    To provide students with skills and knowledge commensurate with their ability

                    and to provide all students with the opportunity to successfully obtain a valid 

                    high schools diploma and Certified Nursing Assistant license based on criteria

                    established by the local and state boards of education and Maryland State                            Board of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
2. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence (lesson plans) of preparation upon request of principal, principal’s designee, or curriculum coordinator.
3. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
4. Strives to implement by instruction and action the board’s philosophy of education.
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, State Board of Nursing and administrative regulation.
7. Is knowledgeable of and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
8. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
9. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
10. Effectively utilizes the instructional process to guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units,  and projects
11. Assesses the accomplishments of students using formative and summative assessments
12. Provides student progress reports as required.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, or the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom  behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
15. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
16. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
17. Accepts a share of responsibility for non-instructional duties as assigned.
18. Works to established and maintain open lines of communication with all students and their parents concerning both the board academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
19. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
20. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
21. Must have the use  of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, tools. Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects. Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
22. Works collaboratively with local healthcare facilities to establish clinical placement for students.
23. Supervises and evaluates students in the clinical nursing setting and the skills lab.   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Exempt position.  Ten months a year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board via

                                          professional negotiations.

Salary : $60,096