Position:                      Adjunct Adult CNA Instructor and Examiner

Term:                           Adjunct, as Needed

Classification:             Certified

Location:                     Franklin Technology Center

Qualifications:             Must be a registered professional nurse currently licensed in Missouri or have a temporary permit from the Missouri State Board of Nursing and shall not be the subject of disciplinary action; Shall have taught a similar course or shall be qualified to teach a similar course, but shall not have been the instructor of the students being examined and not be employed by the operator whose students are being examined; Shall be specifically approved by the State to administer final examinations and shall have signed an agreement with the division to protect and keep secure the final examination

Supervisory:                No

Reports to:                  Medical Assistant Program Coordinator; Assistant Director of Adult Education

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions:

• Works in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and healthcare facilities to schedule student testing
• Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, and general effectiveness of lab/clinical experiences for students enrolled in the program
• Implements evaluation for outcomes assessment, and achieves established results while maintaining standards of student satisfaction
• Teach the course curriculum as outlined in the approved course manual
• Build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain the CNA license
• Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content
• Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained
• Communicate effectively with students, and all affiliated with the course
• Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care
• Conduct and supervise the final written exam and practicum for the Certified Nurse Assistant students
• Prepare and submit at required dates and times designated, all records and reports as required by administration
• Keep accurate and sufficient records of student grades and submit the information and appropriate forms in a timely fashion
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.