SKILLS: Must have good interpersonal relationship skills and utilize good verbal and written communication. Must be able to develop or modify curriculum to meet individual program requirements. Must be a good role model.
DEPENDABILITY: Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work extended hours, on occasion, as required by position responsibilities. Must be able to attend and participate in meetings/conferences as scheduled within the district and state.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Ability to read, comprehend and evaluate documents, textbooks, and reference materials. Ability to deliver presentations and instructions in a logical and sequential order. The ability to stand for long periods of time and to move around the classroom. Requires stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. The ability to lift 30 pounds of weight to a height of four feet. Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Moderate to extreme. Must deal with multiple students working on a variety of projects simultaneously. Must carry out daily and long-term instructional preparations requiring concentrated efforts and overtime work as needed. Must deal with student discipline problems, which may create high stress. Must periodically submit required reports within short time periods.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: To provide effective instruction in Health Careers Certifications necessary to prepare students for employment in business and industry.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Utilize Effective Schooling Criteria when developing all lessons.
2. Preplan all units of instruction identifying information needed, supplies and equipment needed, and a method of instruction.
3. Develop a sequenced curriculum necessary for instruction, in order to emphasize time on task and to present units in order to build upon previous learning.
4. Identify appropriate methods necessary for involving all students in theory and application. Enrich the curriculum with related resources (guest speakers, audio-visuals, demonstrations, teamwork, etc.).
5. Develop methods to reinforce all theory assignments with “hands-on” activities.
6. Develop a departmental filing system for retrieval of all instructional units and materials for the instructor and the student.
7. Develop a standard routine for each class, using Effective Teaching Criteria for opening and closing each class period. Exhibit personal qualities to be an effective leader/supervisor to communicate to students and to organize and maintain class control.
8. Maintain an organized equipment/supply room with an effective checkout system.
9. Utilize proper administrative procedures for processing purchasing, as well as budgeting for the program and student activities, etc.
10. Utilize a total scope and sequence for the career majors, identifying units of instruction in order of instruction.
11. Develop an active advisory committee, consisting of at least five members from business and industry.
12. Facilitate recruitment, enrollment, placement and follow-up with all students.
13. Work with immediate supervisor for constant program improvement and planning.
14. Attend and participate in all professional meetings as required by the district.
15. Serve as a role model for students as demonstrated by dress, attitude and technical knowledge and taking pride in the vocation.
16. Maintain memberships in educational and related professional organizations.
17. Establish and maintain rapport with personnel at area health care institutions for clinical experiences, placement, recruitment, and to meet the needs of the industry.
18. Coordinate and supervise the clinical practice of students.
19. Continue professional growth through college credit courses, workshops and/or other sources of training.
20. Develop and implement plans for student participation in skill and leadership activities at the local, state and national levels of the student organization HOSA.
21. Perform other duties as required by Central Tech administrators.
22. Work with industry to promote job placement of all students and keep records for annual follow-up reports.