A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
El Paso, TX Job Details 7 hours ago Qualifications School experience Customer service Word processing Academic institution experience Employee relationship building English Driver's License Clinical training Productivity software Student advising Adult learning Technical Proficiency Adult education Physical therapy Full Job Description
P O S I T I O N O V E R V I E W
: The ACCE serves as a liaison between the physical therapy program and the clinical education site as part of his/her responsibilities. The ACCE, in cooperation with other academic faculty, establishes clinical education site and facility standards, selects, and evaluates clinical education sites, and facilitates the ongoing development of and communication with clinical education sites and clinical faculty. The ACCE holds a faculty (academic or clinical) appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development. In addition, the ACCE's primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Develops, monitors, and refines the clinical education component of the curriculum. Facilitates quality learning experiences for students during clinical education. Evaluates students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum. Educates students and clinical and academic faculty about clinical education. Selects clinical learning environments that demonstrate sound patient/client management characteristics, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice. Maximizes available resources for the clinical education program. Provides documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes clinical education sites, clinical educators, etc.), and Actively engaging core faculty clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited PTA or PT program with a min. of an AAS degree. Current Texas PTA or PT licensure. Minimum of 3 years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and advising skills, current knowledge, and skill with computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills. Prior teaching experience in a PTA/PT academic program or equivalent coursework. Earned bachelor's degree or enrolled in or desire to pursue undergraduate studies. Knowledge of education, management, and adult learning theories and principles. Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education. Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels. Earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Must be able to work flexible hours. Must have a valid driver's license and legal insurance coverage on a personal vehicle. Must have a personal cell phone to be used with the
MFA. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to read, listen, write, speak, and understand English fluently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus analytical, and problem-solving skills. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Must be customer service oriented. Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office). Presentation and group facilitation skills. Ability to organize and prioritize duties. Ability and willingness to comply with school policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment may usually be quiet to moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed hereafter are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required to do this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to read, listen, write, speak, and understand English fluently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus analytical, and problem-solving skills. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Must be customer service oriented. Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office). Presentation and group facilitation skills. Ability to organize and prioritize duties. Ability and willingness to comply with school policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment may usually be quiet to moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed hereafter are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required to do this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
