Dental Assistant Teacher

Full timeClass Title:Dental Assisting (Career and Technical Program)Department:East Providence High School Career and Tech CenterClassification:Teacher - 183 daysImmediate Supervisor:CTC DirectorGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Under the direction of the Career and Technical Center Director the Dental Assistant Instructor position will provide a well-organized and highly functioning classroom environment for optimal student learning in the areas of Dental Assisting specifically preparing students with knowledge skills experiences and credentials necessary for a career in the Dental field. The instructor is responsible for meeting the unique needs of the students assigned to the program and prepares students in areas such as Dental Anatomy infection control chairside assisting and radiography. The instructor will ensure safe and productive learning conditions in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health Standards for Oral Health DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for meeting the needs of the students assigned to the program and preparing students for careers in the Dental Assistance profession. Ensure safe and productive classroom and lab. Responsible for classroom/lab instruction preparation student evaluation student supervision and operation of lab/practical area(s) Follow guidelines and procedures for the prevention elimination or reduction of waste theft or abuse of supplies and/or equipment Operate Oral Health training equipment and report equipment malfunctions for repair as required Ensure that federal state and local safety regulations are maintained and followed Participate in meaningful operation of advisory committees annually (minimum of two meetings) Participate in professional development and maintain Oral Health Professional Licensure through the RI Department of Health Perform all other duties as assigned by the school district and supervisor(s).KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to demonstrate proficiency in current skills and knowledge of Oral Health Care and Dental Assistance. Ability to establish a professional rapport with faculty and studentsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience Possess or be eligible for RI Vocational Teacher Certification as required by RI Department of Education. Previous teaching experience preferred. Possess a current Oral Health Care License issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health Five years of work experience in the Oral Health Care Profession Possess basic computer skills (email word processing PowerPoint) PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described 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 performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions including but not limited to sitting standing stretching and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or employee is frequently required to use hands handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting and/or moving light objects up to ten (10) lbs. and occasionally lift items slightly over ten (10) lbs. The use of a step stool may be required to reach the top drawer of a filing cabinet as necessary. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described 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 duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.