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Our everyday mission is to train students in short term programs for gainful employment

This is a Substitute position and is as needed, hours 4 to 16 hrs per week depending on need pm. 6p.m to 10 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and teaching of a curriculum that will qualify persons for employment in a dental office setting. The instructor will also provide all classroom/laboratory instruction. The instructor will be responsible for training site acquisition, student placement, and supervision.
 
JOB DUTIES:

• Provides related instruction and supervises student training in dental offices
• Prepares and submits a program budget and is responsible for making requests for materials and supplies not to exceed the amount and type of expenditures set forth in the approved budget.
• At the completion or termination of a student’s training, submits a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved.
• Assists in student placement activities.
• Accurately and punctually submits to the director all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting.
• Establishes an advisory committee to include representations from dental care providers and agencies.
• Holds a minimum of one meeting of this committee during each school year.
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings as shall be required by director.
• Performs other duties related to this position.
• Observes and abides by the administrative policies for credentialed personnel set forth by the College.
• Prepares and submits a course of study including program objectives, student performance objectives and daily lesson plans.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of dental practices and procedures including practical ethics and confidentiality.
• Basic dental records, charts, and forms; dental terminology; knowledge of instructional methods and techniques which are used in assisting persons to gain the skills needed for entry level positions in dental assisting.
• Knowledge of sources of instructional materials appropriate to such training; specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for achieving employment as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of employment trends in dental office occupations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently without constant supervision.
• Skill to develop program goals and student performance objectives.
• Analyze and evaluate abilities and aptitudes and prescribe instructional techniques and methods to assist persons in reading outlined performance objectives.
• Interpersonal skills to gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students.
• Problem solving skills to analyze instructional situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action to obtain maximum learning.
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques into practical situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skill to effectively use and operate audio-visual and other equipment normally used for instructing this occupation.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program from a accredited institution
• Is currently certified or a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a licensed dentist, and is proficient in handed and/or six-handed dentistry principle