Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Adult Education Part-Time CNA Instructor

LOCATION: Urbana Adult Education Center

HOURS: Part-time hours; up to 100 hours per quarter; schedule varies and is based on CNA quarterly calendar; evening/weekend hours may be required for clinical experience sessions; not to exceed 599 hours/year

SCHEDULE: Varies each quarter; based on needs of program

SUPERVISOR: Director of Adult Education

SUPERVISES:  Not Applicable

REQUIREMENTS: RN with current Illinois State Nursing Licensure; Minimum two years nursing experience; must have or be willing to obtain IDPH certification as an “Evaluator” and successful completion of “Train the Trainer'' course; must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere; must have a Bachelor’s in Nursing, Masters preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Plan and prepare for classroom, lab, and clinical instruction
• Lead classroom, lab, and clinical instruction
• Utilize instructional materials, methods, techniques, and resources appropriate to individual learner’s needs to assist adults in acquiring basic literacy and nursing skills.
• Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students’ knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills while teaching nursing assistant skills. 
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Follow up student absences by telephone and/or mail to encourage good attendance 
• Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities. Meet all required professional development requirements. 
• Communicate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of changes in program opportunities which could benefit students.
• Assist the CNA Coordinator with paperwork and data collection duties, as assigned. 
• Supervision of CNAs during clinical rotation.
• Conduct other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Must be an RN with current Illinois State Nursing Licensure. Bachelor’s in Nursing, Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum two years Nursing experience either teaching in an accredited nurse’s training program and/or caring for the elderly or the chronically ill of any age through employment in a nursing facility, unit of a hospital, hospice, or a long-term care setting.  
• Qualified by IDPH as an “Evaluator” and successful completion of “Train the Trainer” preferred. 
• Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong instructional skills that result in high student engagement and retention.
• Must have strong customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with all staff, students, community members, and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of technology, including Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Video Conferencing platforms
• Ability to build rapport with youth of diverse backgrounds
• Once trained, must be able to problem-solve, take initiative, and work independently.
• Must have strong classroom management skills and be able to supervise students independently.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Part-time; hours vary and are established based on the needs of the program.

NOTE: This is a NON-EXEMPT, non-bargaining unit, non-administrative position.

EVALUATION:  To be completed by the Director of Adult Education using the district’s evaluation instrument.

SALARY RANGE: $28.00-$32.00/hour; commensurate with education and experience

REVISED:  October 2021

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER