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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
- Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator.
- Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.
- Supervise students' externships.
- Regularly review and suggest changes through the established process course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development opportunities.
- Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.
- Participate in assessing facilities and equipment periodically in relation to current dental assisting concepts and recommend appropriate modifications.
- May participate in the supervision of students’ externship experience.
- Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
- Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences
- Assess knowledge of students and plan remediation
- Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession
- Create and foster an engaging learning environment
- Administer effective assessments
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills
- None
- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting or A minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
- A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
- Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
- Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA credential.
- Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.
