Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Instructor Position Description

Under the supervision of the Dean of Health Sciences, this position is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction and program management for various Health Sciences Programs.

• Demonstrates knowledge of curricula and subject matter for each course assigned.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Develops course outlines, goals, and objectives, and follows established curricula to develop lesson plans, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
• Develops instructional techniques and activities that meet the needs of a variety of learning styles for face-to-face and online formats.
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by establishing evaluative criteria and tests that measure each student’s progress.
• Ensures that instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies and facilitates students’ success on National licensure and/or certification tests.

• Develops and implements instructional delivery that is stimulating, thought provoking, and engaging to students in face-to-face, online, lab, and clinical settings.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs of the students, making changes as necessary.
• Delivers effective instruction, as evidenced by student retention and student success on standardized assessments.
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate course materials.
• Maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study.
• Maintains knowledge of Blackboard, and uses it effectively to deliver course materials, assessments, and record grades.
• Develops and implements a work ethics plan to encourage and instill good work habits.

• Maintains a clean, organized and safe lab and classroom environment.
• Recommends equipment to facilitate student learning.
• Follows a lab management plan that targets safety procedures and reinforce for students.
• Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrections quickly.
• Provides timely feedback to students about performance in lab tasks.
• Provides for adequate supervision of students in lab settings.

• Develops and Assess Student Learning Outcomes, prepares and submits reports associated with SLO’s.
• Develops and Assess General Education Learning Outcomes, prepares and submits reports associated with General Education Learning Outcomes.
• Assess and reports annual program outcomes as required by the college and Programmatic Accrediting agencies.

• Communicates students’ progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.
• Accurately records pertinent information in student’s record as required.
• Calculates, records and reports students’ grades accurately and by deadline.
• Follows and participates in the college’s grade appeal process.
• Advices program students for academic and career success.
• Participates in Open Registration/Late Registration of student.
• Establishes appropriate office hours for student consultation and advisement.
• Refers students that need further pathway advisement to the Health Science advisors.
• Refers students having difficulty coping with classes and/or school/family issues to the Health Science Counselor.

• Records and reports student attendance correctly, including reporting of NO SHOWS.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab.
• Performs and maintains classroom and lab inventory according to established policy and procedure, which includes securing and locking cabinets and doors.
• Ensures records are secured in locked file cabinets and rooms with door locks.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Arranges and participates in Service Learning opportunities with current students.
• Participates in TCSG IFCC Curriculum Development process.

• Understands principals and standards of Programmatic Accreditation and/or State Board Regulations.
• Prepares and submits all documents required for Programmatic Accreditation and/or State Board approvals.
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