Classroom Teacher - Joplin Schools
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Health
Job Title: RN Diploma Program Nursing Instructor
Job Location: Joplin, MO
Beginning: Jul 01, 2024
Deadline: Jul 27, 2024**
District: Joplin Schools
Joplin, MO 64801
Telephone: 417-625-5200 EXT 2023
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Job Description:
Title:                             RN Diploma Program Nursing Instructor                                             
Term:                            10 Months 
Classification:               Certified/Exempt 
Location:                       Franklin Technology Center – Adult Education 
Qualifications:           
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing, preferred; Bachelor’s Degree a minimum. 
  • Must be licensed in Missouri, have two years of full-time experience within the last five years, and five years clinical nursing experience within the last 10 years.
  • Must qualify for vocational teacher certification.
  • The ideal instructor needs to be an effective communicator that can effectively assist adults in the learning process. 
 Requirements:            
  • Final approval must be obtained from the Missouri Board of Nursing before the position is assigned. 
  • Must obtain MO/DESE teaching certification within the first two (2) years of employment.
Supervisory:                No
Reports to:                  Director of FTC – Adult Education and RN Diploma Program Administrator
 

Summary
The RN Diploma Nursing Instructor must demonstrate the following:
  • deliver theory and skills training through direct teaching and demonstration of skills
  • provide experience in safety and maintenance issues in the medical workplace
  • teach the course curriculum as outlined by FTC and DESE
  • build knowledge and develop medical skills
  • 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
  • responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning
  • provide an environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and medical-based concepts
  • perform other duties assigned
  • emphasize workplace readiness skills

Essential Job Functions:
  • Communicate effectively with adult students.
  • Provide student academic counseling as needed.
  • Document student competencies.
  • Ensure confidentiality of student records.
  • Effectively monitor, instruct, and evaluate students in clinical settings.
  • Identify and maximize utilization of available learning opportunities in the clinical settings.
  • Comply with minimum standards established by MO State of Board Nursing.
  • Act as a positive nursing role model to students and peers.
  • Teach a portion of the curriculum of the Nursing program.
  • Collaborate with the nursing faculty to develop, implement and evaluate the curriculum for the Nursing Program.
  • Participate in the recruitment and retention efforts for the Nursing Program.
  • Participate in the Nursing Advisory Committee for the program.
  • Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
  • Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
  • Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
  • Reacts to change productively.
  • Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
  • Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
  • Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.
  • Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties; has consistent and regular attendance

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.

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