Medical Assistant Instructor/Externship Coordinator

I. CLASSROOM/LAB INSTRUCTION: (50 % of Responsibilities)

▪ Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline; display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline; connect their subject matter with related fields

▪ Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conference or workshops

▪ Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate; employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

▪ Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

▪ Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs; engage in planning of lessons using the approved College Lesson Planning Process

▪ Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments▪ Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives; establish and follow Bloom’s-specific learning objectives

▪ Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

▪ Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to the registrar each module according to established deadlines; maintain student records of attendance; skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection

▪ Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances; coordinate and balance the needs of a diverse student population and faculty

▪ Maintain confidentiality of student information; work with the Program Director to resolve student concern

▪ Attend faculty meetings as required

▪ Other duties as assigned by the Program Director II. EXTERNSHIP COURSE MANAGEMENT: (50 % of Responsibilities)

▪ Supervise externship training in compliance with accreditation, Department of Education Department rules and regulations, company policy, and all related regulations

▪ Maintain contact with local employers to obtain information on externship opportunities, to develop and enhance working relationships, and to facilitate student placement

▪ Track extern attendance and ensure that all extern assignments are completed as programmatically determined according to regulatory requirements

▪ Maintain a schedule of student site visit(s) in accordance with programmatic and accreditation guidelines

▪ Provide orientation for the on-site supervisors and students

▪ Provide oversight of the externship experience, including on-site assessment of student experiences and the quality of learning opportunities

▪ Partner with Career Services to support to identify externship sites that will lead to employment

▪ Travel to externship sites to review the appropriateness of location for learning

▪ Partner with the Career Services department to match students to appropriate externship sites that meet the needs of both the site and the student▪ Report regular progress of students and quality of supervision and education to Program Director

▪ Provide written evaluation of employer and student satisfaction during the course of the externship for student files

▪ Work with the Program Director to resolve student concerns

▪ Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online resources to enhance externship course management

▪ Submit required externship related reports and forms to the Program Director and or Career Services Department personnel in a timely manner

▪ Maintain student records of attendance; skills check-off forms and assist with course data collection

▪ Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with students

▪ Manage special projects assigned by the Program Director including but not limited to career fairs to create enthusiasm and encouragement to students

▪ Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students and the community

▪ Adhere to and publicly support College policies and procedures▪ Ability to adapt, direct and multi-task. Demonstrates exemplary skills and organizational proficiency

▪ Other duties as assigned by Program Director