Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program Instructor

Clark State College • Leffel Lane-Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program Instructor provides quality instruction and maintains a positive classroom learning environment, emphasizing teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The instructor teaches and monitors the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the Nurse Aide Training Program as assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups with complex material.

The instructor teaches assigned courses as an independent contractor, delivers curriculum using inclusive teaching strategies, accommodates individual student differences, uses appropriate technology, maintains accurate course records, tracks attendance, submits grades on time, communicates student progress, conducts classes according to schedule, and assesses achievement of course objectives. The instructor also attends periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson, and performs other assigned duties.

The instructor may be required to work at locations in Xenia, Bellefontaine, Beavercreek, and Springfield. The role involves regular standing and sitting, frequent standing and walking, use of hands and arms, and communicating by talking and hearing. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds is required. Close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse without restrictions.
• At least two years (3,200 hours) of nursing experience, including at least one year (1,600 hours) providing long-term care facility services. Home health, assisted living, acute care, and outpatient services do not satisfy the long-term care requirement.
• Current Ohio Train the Trainer (TTT) certification, or eligibility to take and complete the Ohio TTT course before the hire start date. A current certificate requires having taken the TTT course or taught or coordinated at least one Training and Competency Evaluation Program within the previous 24 consecutive months.
• Within the previous three years, at least one year of direct supervision of nurse aides in a long-term care facility as a registered nurse.
• If the applicant does not have a current TTT certificate, it must be obtained before the hire date.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work sites.
• Ability to work at Xenia, Bellefontaine, Beavercreek, and Springfield locations as needed.
• Ability to regularly stand and sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Ability to often stand and walk and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Close and far vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as an independent contractor.
• Deliver curriculum using inclusive teaching strategies and an understanding of the socio-cultural issues affecting traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Consider individual student differences when designing and supporting appropriate learning activities.
• Use technology appropriate to course and program objectives and clearly communicate expectations for its use.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintain attendance records, determine and submit grades promptly under College policies and procedures, and communicate feedback and relevant information to students throughout the course.
• Conduct classes punctually and according to the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Use appropriate assessment techniques to measure student achievement of course goals and objectives.
• Attend periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson concerning teaching duties.
• Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, interaction, and learner support.
• Encourage a learning community among students inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote accessible and inclusive curriculum design and support curriculum development that creates a diverse and equitable learning environment.
• Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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