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Job description
DEFINITION:
To teach courses in Veterinary Assistant to inmates at the correctional institution. To develop and update curriculum and prepare educational material for courses, provide classroom instruction to students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Courses to be delivered via on ground.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Director of Special Programs
May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
Receives facility rules/procedures and process direction from prison staff
Exercises no supervision
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to Vet Assistant students.
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery
Develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Ensure that all instruction given to students including, lectures, tests, demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and service projects follow the technical direction of the Program Coordinator.
Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change
Attend faculty meetings as required
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance
Maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in the academic field(s)
Participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and program
Other Important Functions:
Assess the relevance and impact of various lessons and revise and improve lesson format when necessary
Evaluate various texts book and select books to be used for future classes
Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
Safety in the Workplace
Current trends in the academic area
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including Right to Know regulations
Ability to:
Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Communicate clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations
Reading and writing
Communicating with others
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Operating assigned equipment
Preparing and presenting instructional material
Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
Making sound decisions
Responding to questions
Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Minimum Education/Training:
Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field OR at least 5 years working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
Minimum Experience:
Experience working in a veterinary office, as a dog groomer or in a dog grooming facility, and/or as a dog trainer
Teaching experience
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
Two (2) years teaching experience
Experience in the basics of dog grooming
Experience in dog training and behavior
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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