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Job Description
District Profile:
The Waynesville R‐VI School District is located in south‐central Missouri along interstate 44 between St. Louis and Springfield, about 45 minutes southeast of the Lake of the Ozarks. The district serves the student population of approximately 6,000 students from the growing communities of Waynesville, St. Robert, and the Fort Leonard Wood military post. Modern, state‐of‐the‐art facilities include one early childhood center, five elementary schools, one sixth-grade center, one middle school, one high school and one career center. Assists in planning, developing, and implementing the practical nursing curriculum. As a faculty member, shall confine activities to the educational program and shall not be a part of the nursing service for the school. To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The job description will be used as a guideline for the summative evaluation report. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
NOTE:
Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
STANDARD 1
CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE ALIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION 1.
Content knowledge and academic language 2. Student engagement in subject matter 3. Disciplinary research and inquiry methodologies 4. Interdisciplinary instruction 5. Diverse social and cultural perspectives
STANDARD 2
STUDENT
LEARNING, GROWTH , AND DEVELOPMENT 1.
Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development 2. Student goals 3. Theory of learning 4. Differentiated lesson design 5. Prior experiences, multiple intelligences, strengths and needs 6. Language, culture, family and knowledge of community values
STANDARD 3
CURRICULUM
IMPLEMENTATION 1.
Implementation of curriculum standards 2. Lessons for diverse learners 3. Instructional goals and differentiated instructional strategies
STANDARD 4
CRITICAL
THINKING 1.
Instructional strategies leading to student engagement in problem-solving and critical thinking 2. Appropriate use of instructional resources to enhance student learning 3. Cooperative, small group and independent learning
STANDARD 5
POSITIVE
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT 1.
Classroom management techniques 2. Management of time, space, transitions, and activities 3. Classroom, school and community culture
STANDARD 6
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION 1.
Verbal and nonverbal communication 2. Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences 3. Learner expression in speaking, writing, and other media 4. Technology and media communication tools
STANDARD 7
STUDENT
ASSESSMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS 1.
Effective use of assessments 2. Assessment data to improve learning 3. Student-led assessment strategies 4. Effect of instruction on individual/class learning 5. Communication of student progress and maintaining records 6. Collaborative data analysis
STANDARD 8
PROFESSIONALISM 1. Self-assessment and improvement 2. Professional learning 3. Professional rights, responsibilities, and ethical practices
STANDARD 9
PROFESSIONAL
COLLABORATION 1.
Induction and collegial activities 2. Collaborating to meet student needs 3. Cooperative partnerships in support of student learning
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Additional Performance Responsibilities as pertains to the Nursing Program 1. Knows the philosophy and objectives of the nursing program and assist in how these objectives may be achieved. 2. Be responsible for teaching the courses in the curricula to which you are assigned and be aware of revisions. 3. Serves as a member of the faculty committee, curriculum committee, selection committee, and advisory committee. 4. Meets minimum standards as set by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. 5. Participates in the development of departmental and institutional policies. 6. Maintains clinical and educational competencies in areas of instructional responsibilities. 7. Assists in the instruction and evaluation of students. 8. Assists in recruitment, selection, retention, and promotion of students. 9. Maintains records of students and ensures the confidentiality of those records. 10. Assists with the ongoing systematic development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. 11. Be cognizant of individual student needs and assist when needed in theory as well as in clinical rotations. 12. Makes the assignments for the students in the clinical areas, rotating them so each student will have a variety of experiences. 13. Participates in planning the budget for equipment and textbooks. 14. Assists in ensuring availability of academic advisement and guidance of students. 15. All faculty members should participate in continuing education programs. 16. Holds membership and is active in professional nursing organizations. 17. Participates in activities and assignments as requested at Waynesville Career Center and the Practical Nursing Program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises students
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION 1.
Meet the qualifications specified by the Missouri State Board of Nursing's minimum standards for accreditation. 2. Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Missouri. 3. Personal attributes, preparation, and qualifications to ensure competency in the position for which appointed. 4. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1.
Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position. 2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback. 3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information. 4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. 5. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 1.
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY 1.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 2. Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality. 2. Promotes a harassment-free environment. 3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork. 4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded. 5. Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet the changing demands of the position. 6. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills. 7. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. 8. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position. 9. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 10. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in and around a student learning environment. Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $43,295.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
