Community Health Instructional Specialist

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Provide full-time instruction and program support for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses within Continuing Education, including public offerings and high school dual credit programs, while ensuring high-quality instruction and compliance with Health and Human Services (HHSC) regulations. The role supports program growth to meet regional workforce demand and requires flexibility to teach across multiple schedules, including daytime, evening, and dual credit courses. Responsibilities include adapting to regulatory changes, managing high enrollment volumes, and maintaining program compliance and instructional quality.This position receives general direction from the Coordinator of Community Health and exercises supervision over support staff.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Knowledge of: 1. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) curriculum, competency-based instruction, and clinical training standards; 2. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) regulations, certification requirements, and compliance standards; 3. State CNA skills exam structure, testing strategies, and common areas of student difficulty (written and skills exams); 4. Workforce and continuing education program delivery, including short-term and noncredit training; 5. Basic healthcare practices, infection control, safety procedures, and patient care standards; 6. Clinical site coordination, documentation requirements, partnerships with healthcare providers, and student onboarding processes (background checks, drug screens, immunizations, deadlines); 7. Adult learning principles and instructional best practices for diverse populations; Skills in: 8. Delivering effective instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings; 9. Engaging students and managing classroom and clinical environments; 10. Organizing course schedules, materials, and multiple training sections; 11. Communicating clearly with diverse audiences, including high school students, adult learners, and healthcare partners; 12. Maintaining accurate, audit-ready records and compliance-focused documentation; 13. Using instructional technology and learning management systems; 14. Applying strong time management, attention to detail, and follow-through; 15. Providing student support, feedback, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution (student concerns, professionalism issues, clinical site challenges); Ability to: 16. Teach effectively in traditional, hybrid, and dual credit environments and adapt instruction to diverse learning styles and needs; 17. Identify at-risk students early and implement appropriate interventions to support retention and success; 18. Manage multiple priorities, maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure or clinical environments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting; 19. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners while contributing to program improvement efforts (e.g., pass rates, retention, continuous feedback) and delivering high-quality, student-centered service; 20. Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.