Chemical Health Coordinator

Summary of Scope of Classification
This class is accountable for instruction and supervision to a group of students in such areas as Cybersecurity, Computer Repair and Networking Systems.

Instructional Content

• Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity courses introduce students to the concepts of cybersecurity. These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess cyber risks to computers, networks, and software programs. Students will learn how to create solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks. These courses may also cover the legal environment and ethical computing behavior related to cybersecurity.
• Computer Repair: Computer Maintenance and Repair courses prepare students to apply basic electronic theory and principles in diagnosing and repairing personal computers and input/output devices. Topics may include operating, installing, maintaining, and repairing computers, network systems, digital control instruments, programmable controllers, and processors.
• Networking Systems: Networking Systems courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to understand and work with hubs, switches, and routers. Students develop an understanding of LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area network), wireless connectivity, and Internet-based communications (including cloud-based computing), with a strong emphasis on network function, design, and installation practices. Students acquire skills in the design, installation, maintenance, and management of network systems that may help them obtain network certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing curriculum and lesson plans;
• Knowledge of educational principles, methods, and techniques;
• Skill in a particular trade or occupation;
• Skill in using instructional technology;
• Skill in general management and organization;
• Skill in identifying and adapting to individual student needs;
• Skill in developing and implementing evaluation criteria and tools for students;
• Ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing; teaching ability;
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Functions

• Develops curriculum in a specific CTE area, meets industry standards, meets state and national academic and skills standards, and integrates students’ prior knowledge; updates curriculum as needed in order to maintain these standards;
• Creates syllabi that articulate course objectives and classroom expectations;
• Prepares lesson plans and student assignments or activities in order to meet course objectives;
• Provides instruction in a specific CTE area based upon the curriculum.  Develops and implements instructional activities for students.  Develops and copies instructional materials, orders instructional materials, supplies, and products for the classroom and lab.  Makes appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology.  Provides for remediation when necessary.  Revises teaching methodology to accommodate students.  Maintains instructional equipment as appropriate;
• Provides students with co-curricular experiences that support or enhance the curriculum;
• Communicates clear expectations to students.  Evaluates student performance; communicates student progress, or lack of student progress, to each student, the administration, and to the appropriate home school;
• Provides for a safe learning environment, free from violence, harassment or intimidation.  Performs all the security functions necessary to maintain safety of students;
• Keeps records of attendance and specific issues;
• Counsels students regarding secondary and post-secondary options that support student career exploration or goals.  Arranges and facilitates off-site internships and apprenticeships.  Instructs students in basic work skills.  Assists students in applying for jobs;
• Maintains current industry knowledge and career preparation requirements.  Attends staff and other professional meetings;
• Through a variety of staff development and other in-service activities, improves performance in teaching, as well as meets District and professional growth requirements.

Summary of Scope of Classification
This class is accountable for instruction and supervision to a group of students in such areas as Health Sciences and/or Medical Careers.

Instructional Content

• Nursing Assistant: Particular knowledge and skills required of nursing assistants. The students perform skills in a supervised laboratory setting as well as a long-term care clinical setting.  Course uses an approved curriculum and meets the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health.  Focus is to prepare students to take the state of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Competency Examination.
• Exploring Health & Wellness: Health and Wellness course provides students with knowledge and skills to be used in careers that support patients’ primary health care, such as counseling, health education, disease management, and risk reduction.
• First Aid, CPR and Emergency Medical Response: Emergency Medical Responder courses place a special emphasis on the knowledge and skills needed in medical emergencies. Course focus is to prepare students to obtain certification in Emergency Medical Response (EMR). Safety, First Aid, and CPR courses provide specialized instruction in first aid techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), relief of obstructed airways, and general safety procedures and behaviors. These courses may include opportunities for first aid and CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing curriculum and lesson plans;
• Knowledge of educational principles, methods, and techniques;
• Skill in a particular trade or occupation;
• Skill in using instructional technology;
• Skill in general management and organization;
• Skill in identifying and adapting to individual student needs;
• Skill in developing and implementing evaluation criteria and tools for students;
• Ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing; teaching ability;
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Functions

• Develops curriculum in a specific CTE area, meets industry standards, meets state and national academic and skills standards, and integrates students’ prior knowledge; updates curriculum as needed in order to maintain these standards;
• Creates syllabi that articulate course objectives and classroom expectations;
• Prepares lesson plans and student assignments or activities in order to meet course objectives;
• Provides instruction in a specific CTE area based upon the curriculum.  Develops and implements instructional activities for students.  Develops and copies instructional materials, orders instructional materials, supplies, and products for the classroom and lab.  Makes appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology.  Provides for remediation when necessary.  Revises teaching methodology to accommodate students.  Maintains instructional equipment as appropriate;
• Provides students with co-curricular experiences that support or enhance the curriculum;
• Communicates clear expectations to students.  Evaluates student performance; communicates student progress, or lack of student progress, to each student, the administration, and to the appropriate home school;
• Provides for a safe learning environment, free from violence, harassment or intimidation.  Performs all the security functions necessary to maintain safety of students;
• Keeps records of attendance and specific issues;
• Counsels students regarding secondary and post-secondary options that support student career exploration or goals.  Arranges and facilitates off-site internships and apprenticeships.  Instructs students in basic work skills.  Assists students in applying for jobs;
• Maintains current industry knowledge and career preparation requirements.  Attends staff and other professional meetings;
• Through a variety of staff development and other in-service activities, improves performance in teaching, as well as meets District and professional growth requirements.