Nurse Educator @ Coolidge HS SY 24-25

Our public-school students need your expertise, passion and leadership.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

DCPS serves 48,600 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 112 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest‐performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

Position Overview

At DCPS, educators are charged with ensuring the academic achievement of all our students regardless of background or circumstance. We are committed to our mission of providing all students with a world‐class education that prepares them for college, career, and life – and we know that building the most effective teaching force in the nation is critical to achieving this goal. This position is a safety‐sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

• Biomedical Sciences is one of 24 Career and Technical Education pathways in DCPS. The Certified Nursing Assistant program is designed to support the current Biomedical Sciences pathway by training students in the fundamentals of Nursing Assistants as outlined by the D.C. Department of Health, Board of Nursing. Curriculum topics are outlined below:
• Role of Nurse Assistant
• Legal and Ethical Duties
• Care sensitive to culture, religion, national origin, gender identity and sexual orientation
• Communication
• Basic Safety Skills
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Understanding basic human functioning and needs
• Promoting the resident’s independence with Personal care skills
• Promoting the resident’s independence with assistance in elimination
• Promoting the resident’s independence with Basic restorative skills
• Delegated nursing skills
• Taking and documenting Vital Signs
• Measuring and documenting resident’s weight and height
• Applying clean bandages
• Assisting with admitting, transferring, or discharging
• Giving assistance in resolving grievances and disputes
• Caring for clients with special needs
• Working with agitated or combative residents, including techniques useful in the prevention of abuse
• Restraints and limitations on use of restraints
• End of life care
• Preventing fatigue and burn-out
• Reporting incidents

The educator in this position will report to the NAF Academy of Health Sciences Director and school Principal.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Incorporates technology daily while maintaining a safe and sanitary laboratory.
• Highlights pathways to become a health care professional after high school.
• Establishes and maintains positive contact with multiple contacts in relevant industries.
• Arranges industry exposure opportunities for students such as field trips, guest presentations, job shadow experiences, internships, etc.
• Coordinates with the DCPS Career Education team to order equipment, maintain accurate inventory, and advocate for material needs of the program.
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
• Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge.
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnoses areas of student misunderstanding.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and informs instructional practices.
• Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement. Creates a positive, achievement‐oriented learning environment.
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as an educator, seeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development and grade‐level activities.
• Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Qualifications

The Nurse Educator will be responsible for teaching and coordinating the CNA course/program as well as overseeing the students’ clinical laboratory and practicum hours. The nurse educator will also handle other administrative duties as described by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. The position will be renewed annually. Other requirements of the candidate are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Master's Degree preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure in the District of Columbia
• Proficient in the use of simulation equipment, lab procedures, technology, etc. required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time or full-time equivalent experience as an RN with clinical experience in the clinical practice setting
• Must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults and supervising nursing assistants
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, providing direct patient care during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the written agreement.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
• Ability to self‐reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.

Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.

Focus on Data‐Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student gains.

Innovative Problem‐Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.

Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non‐routine situations.

Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.

Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed workplans, and balancing of multiple priorities.

Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse DCPS stakeholders.