Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Chair

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Chair

Responsible To:
Director of Adult Health Careers

Education:

Must hold at a minimum a Baccalaureate Degree (Master's Degree preferred)

Experience:

Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered;
Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques; and Have a minimum of (2) two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field. 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.

Skills:

Supervisory and organizational Excellent interpersonal Consultation and communication Facilitation and coordination Technical skills related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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.

Physical/Mental 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.

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.

Personnel Classification:
Adult Health Instructional Personnel;
Non-Certified;
Level 2 (BA Degree)/Level 3 (MA Degree) Salary Schedule + Chair Stipend;
Exempt

Length of

Contract:

Twelve (12) months

Primary Function:
Responsible for instruction, operation, and general development of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

Essential Job Functions General Duties:

• Define short and long-range educational needs for the program.
• Upholds the policies and procedures of the Indian Capital Technology Center School Board of Education.
• 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.
• Develops proposals for special funding.
• Attends all faculty/staff meetings and other school meetings and functions as required.
• Participates in the team management process and supports the organizational management philosophy of the District.
• Maintains follow-up records on former students and submits required information to the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education when applicable.
• Assists in setting the agenda for Advisory Committee meetings.
• Maintains and keeps confidential the required student records.

Instruction and Supervision:

• Plans and provides classroom instruction and lab training for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• Prepares course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional materials for group and individualized instruction in accordance with the philosophy.
• Periodically reviews and revises lesson plans and course outlines to include current procedures and information from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography industry.
• Provides and supervises experiences for students in the areas of specialty each student has selected.
• Maintains proper discipline in the classroom to provide a learning atmosphere for students and to promote professionalism.
• Evaluates results of instruction and student progress to make appropriate modifications.
• Organizes and manages both classroom and lab to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the teaching/learning process.
• Mainta…