<p>'); document.write('Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>INDIAN CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER</p> <p>DISTRICT NO. 4</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>POSITION: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Chair</p> <p>RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Adult Health Careers</p> <p>EDUCATION: Must hold at a minimum a Baccalaureate Degree</p> <p>(Master\'s Degree preferred)</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered;</p> <p>Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques; and</p> <p>Have a minimum of (2) two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.</p> <p>Hold an appropriate active certification for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specific to one or more of the concentration areas: OB/GYN, Abdominal, and/or Vascular.</p> <p>SKILLS: Supervisory and organizational</p> <p>Excellent interpersonal</p> <p>Consultation and communication</p> <p>Facilitation and coordination</p> <p>Technical skills related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography</p> <p>DEPENDABILITY: Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities. Must be able to attend and participate in meetings and conferences as scheduled within the District, State, or other states.</p> <p>PHYSICAL/MENTAL</p> <p>STANDARDS: Able to read and comprehend varied and extensive written documents, regulations, and reference materials. Able to meet and confer with individuals and/or groups concerning a variety of subjects, including confidential matters. Able to operate a 4-wheeled vehicle to travel statewide. Requires lifting, handling, and carrying of such articles as books, manuals, files, and other related items. Able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to a four-foot level.</p> <p>EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Moderate to extreme. Frequent deadlines requiring concentrated effort and overtime work. Must work on a variety of projects at the same time. Must deal with major issues and problems that can create high stress. Must deal with multiple students working on a variety of projects simultaneously.</p> <p>PERSONNEL</p> <p>CLASSIFICATION: Adult Health Instructional Personnel; Non-Certified; Level 2 (BA Degree)/Level 3 (MA Degree) Salary Schedule + Chair Stipend; Exempt</p> <p>LENGTH OF</p> <p>CONTRACT: Twelve (12) months</p> <p>PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for instruction, operation, and general development of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</p> <p>GENERAL DUTIES: Define short and long-range educational needs for the program.</p> <p>Upholds the policies and procedures of the Indian Capital Technology Center School Board of Education.</p> <p>Prepares and submits reports and other documents as required by the State Board of Education, State Department of Career & Technology Education, and Indian Capital Technology Center School District No. 4.</p> <p>Develops proposals for special funding.</p> <p>Attends all faculty/staff meetings and other school meetings and functions as required.</p> <p>Participates in the team management process and supports the organizational management philosophy of the District.</p> <p>Maintains follow-up records on former students and submits required information to the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education when applicable.</p> <p>Assists in setting the agenda for Advisory Committee meetings.</p> <p>Maintains and keeps confidential the required student records.</p> <p>INSTRUCTION AND</p> <p>SUPERVISION: Plans and provides classroom instruction and lab training for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.</p> <p>Prepares course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional materials for group and individualized instruction in accordance with the philosophy.</p> <p>Periodically reviews and revises lesson plans and course outlines to include current procedures and information from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography industry.</p> <p>Provides and supervises experiences for students in the areas of specialty each student has selected.</p> <p>Maintains proper discipline in the classroom to provide a learning atmosphere for students and to promote professionalism.</p> <p>Evaluates results of instruction and student progress to make appropriate modifications.</p> <p>Organizes and manages both classroom and lab to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the teaching/learning process.</p> <p>Maintains a clean, orderly, secure, and safe classroom/lab and office.</p> <p>Operates and maintains a positive classroom/lab which minimizes student discipline problems.</p> <p>Initiates and participates in a minimum of one Advisory Committee meeting per year.</p> <p>Establishes and maintains efficient procedures for the timely maintenance of classroom/lab equipment.</p> <p>Maintains accurate attendance, progress, and performance records on each student.</p> <p>Available and willing to attend training to upgrade knowledge and skills.</p> <p>Maintains the program in compliance with ODCTE, JRCERT, and CAAHEP standards.</p> <p>Performs tasks, assumes duties, and exercises authority as may be required to accomplish the job functions as directed by the Director for Adult Health Careers and/or Superintendent.</p> <p>STUDENTS: Assists in the recruitment of students by providing potential students with information about the program.</p> <p>Assists students with education and career decisions.</p> <p>Assists students in locating resource material for personal and academic needs.</p> <p>Develops a planned activity schedule that is consistent with local and state guidelines.</p> <p>Develops a working relationship with student organization sponsors at Indian Capital Technology Center.</p> <p>Implements plans for HOSA participation in skill and leadership activities at local, district, regional, state, and national levels.</p> <p>Assumes responsibility for Job Placement.</p> <p>BUDGETING AND</p> <p>PURCHASING: Assists with the preparation and administration of the program budget.</p> <p>Uses efficient procedures to control expenditures of school funds within the program budget and school code.</p> <p>Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies.</p> <p>Submits requests for equipment, repair of equipment, and supplies needed for the operation of the instructional program.</p> <p>PERSONNEL: Participates in an annual evaluation of his/her performance with the Director for Adult Health Careers or other designated administrator.</p> <p>PROFESSIONAL AND</p> <p>COMMUNITY</p> <p>RELATIONS: Maintains a line of communication and works cooperatively with the instructor, administration, staff, clinical, and community contacts.</p> <p>Maintains professional competence through participation in professional and civic activities.</p> <p>Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with the staff at the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education.</p> <p>Develops and maintains contacts with community agencies for advisory recommendations, student placement, and/or career plans.</p> <p>Keeps informed through suppliers regarding technological updates and other pertinent information for the upgrading program.</p> <p>Promotes the program through community-related activities.</p> <p>PUBLIC RELATIONS: Promotes programs and services through established personal contacts.</p> <p>RELATIONSHIPS</p> <p>INTERNAL: Advises, consults, and coordinates with the instructors, staff, Director for Adult Health, and/or Superintendent.</p> <p>EXTERNAL: Establishes partnerships with companies and other schools to determine needs in order to develop and deliver customized services.</p> <p>Works with the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education, JRCERT, CAAHEP, and other organizations/bodies in the delivery of services related to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Industry.</p>