Job Details

Title: Dental Assisting Program Coordinator

Term: Full-Time, 11-month

Classification: Certified/Exempt

Location: Franklin Technology Center- MSSU Campus

Qualifications:

• Current Dental Assistant Certification (CDA preferred) and/or RDH designation.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Teaching experience in a dental assisting program preferred.
• Must obtain DESE career education teaching certification within the first two (2) years of employment.

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Director of FTC Adult Education

Code: 002-1621-6111-0128-00132-1-000

Job Number: 1211

Summary

The Dental Assisting Program Coordinator must demonstrate the following:

• Provides leadership and assures the general effectiveness of the Dental Assisting program. Maintains continued approval and/or accreditation of the program.
• Provides leadership for the program of study and is responsible for program effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning and development.
• Provides subject matter expertise and actively participates in the curriculum development, revision and implementation process.

Essential Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Verify student textbooks and resource materials have been updated as needed, textbooks and resource materials match program cost sheet, and are ordered in ample time so as to become available when needed for classroom and/or lab instruction.

Prior to Clinical/Externship Site Participation:

• Verify student drug testing has been scheduled, completed, and results obtained per program requirements.
• Verify student background screenings have been scheduled, completed, and results obtained per program requirements.
• Verify student immunization records for program and clinical site compliance.
• Schedule CPR training and testing, and verify certification status.
• Coordinate and order student uniforms upon verifying sizes, cost, vendor(s), and providing quotes.

Clinical and Externship Site Responsibilities:

• Schedule and monitor student clinical rotations/externships to ensure program compliance.
• Communicate with area dental offices as needed, regarding site availability, student performance, and student placement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinating, planning, and implementing didactic and clinical instruction for the entire program.
• Recruitment of interested persons as future students for the program.
• Communicate with the community and dental community to implement new ideas and improvements for the program through multiple media avenues and advisory committee meetings.
• Work with Administration on program budget, needs, wants, and improvements.

Other Job Functions:

• Supports the mission of Franklin Technology Center.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties; has consistent and regular attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
• Possess teaching and facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach and control the behavior of students
• Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow Board policies, administrative procedures and training and handbook materials.

Physical Demands:

An individual who holds this position must have ability to stand for long periods of time, frequently bend and twist the torso and neck. They must have the ability to frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements. Ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

Conditions and Environment:

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

The work environment characteristics described here 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 essential functions.