POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Teacher – Health and Biosciences – Nursing Assistant
instructs students in the technical and occupational skills of the professional
trade. The teacher will develop, select and modify instructional plans and
materials and present them using instructional techniques that meet the needs
of all students. The teacher will provide an atmosphere and environment
conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of
students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops
and implements plans to improve student performance, maintains required
records, and follows PGCPS required procedures and practices. The Classroom
Teacher – Health and Biosciences – Nursing Assistant is a licensed registered
nurse who will have overall supervisory responsibility for the nursing
assistant program. The incumbent of this
position will be responsible for preparing students to successfully take and
pass the Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA)
certification exam through the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Participates
in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the nursing
assistant program in accordance with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON)
policies;
Establishes
clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects
and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching
aids to present subject matter to students;
Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
Prepares
students and advises them during clinical rotations;
Manages
CNA exam testing and administration process;
Maintains
order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes
all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates
a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels
pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input
regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
Improves
skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections; Plans and supervises purposeful assignments
for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of school
organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current
trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to work with
diverse populations;
Ability to infuse
technology into curriculum;
Ability to work
effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and
other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's
degree required in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited
college or university. Minimum two (2)
years of nursing related teaching experience, or completion of a course with a
minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principles of adult education, or
minimum two (2) years of teaching experience.
Two (2) years nursing experience; one (1) year which must have been
caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill in the past five (5) years.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Standard Professional
Certificate or Professional Technical Education Certification appropriate to
area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. Must hold a Registered Nurse license to
practice in Maryland or hold a multistate licensure privilege to practice
nursing in Maryland.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.