Respiratory Care Instructor

Full-time Personnel Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory Care Instructor Date: October 9, 2026 Department: Health Sciences Center Prepared By: Stephanie Harris Reports Directly To: Instructional Director, Health Science

Position Closing Date: Position open until filled

Job Group: S Salary Range: *$70,510 - $83,292

Exempt Certified Non-Exempt Specially Funded

Primary Function of Position: Responsible for teaching an instructional program in respiratory care (RC). Instructs students in theory, professionalism, and clinical competencies necessary for credentialing and licensure. Works collaboratively as a team member in the RC faculty and the Health Sciences Center.

Embrace the Francis Tuttle Culture as reflected in the Mission and Vision statements, and continually portray the Core Values: Service, Trust, Aspiration, Responsibility, and Respect.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Teaches students using instructional methods consistent with effective teaching strategies in the educational setting.
2. Utilizes the district's Learning Management System and a variety of instructional materials to enhance the delivery of instruction to accommodate students' learning styles.
3. Evaluates student achievement based on tests and lab skill check-offs according to grading policies and procedures.
4. Maintains accurate student records including attendance and academic progress in the attendance and computer grade book system.
5. Serves as a professional role model for students by involvement and support in professional development activities and in professional organizations.
6. Provides student instruction and supervision in the clinical setting.
7. Assigns students to learning experiences based on clinical objectives and individual learning needs.
8. Provides instructional leadership at the clinical site and portrays a professional role model for students.
9. Develops and maintains rapport and communication with clinical affiliate adjunct faculty.
10. Evaluates student's performance based on clinical objectives, daily clinical planners, and grading criteria.
11. Organizes and develops curriculum to implement competency-based instruction.
12. Works cooperatively with the accrediting agencies, the community and other school departments to accomplish the stated goals of the program and the Health Sciences department.
13. Assists in completing Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and school reports including student follow-up and job placement.
14. Assists in preparing the program budget request; operates within the program budget following established procedures.
15. Works cooperatively with the advisory committee and the health community to prepare students for employment and to maintain positive business and industry relationships.
16. Maintains professional credentials and licensure.
17. Maintains/documents current personal health records and required vaccinations.
18. In collaboration with the Respiratory Care Program Director, Director of Clinical Education and faculty, develops and implements a recruitment plan for the Respiratory Care program.
19. Performs other tasks and assume other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, including participation in professional organization activities, teacher training, school committees, staff development, faculty meetings, recruitment activities etc.
20. Ability to be present on the job as described under work conditions and contract details.
21. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required.
• Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.
• Minimum of four years' experience as a RRT with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Complete all certification requirements established by ODCTE for your certification area.
• Must meet all clinical facility contractual agreement requirements to include background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong long- term working relationships with individuals or organizations with diverse perspectives and backgrounds, adopting practices that promote diversity and equity, consequently maximizing opportunities for student engagement and motivation.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft office components (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to consistently deliver superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• This position requires both possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver's license and the ability to independently drive to meetings, training locations, and other District campuses. The employee must also remain in compliance with District driving record policies.

Working Conditions: Steady physical activity is required during days of clinical rotations consisting of walking and standing. Strenuous physical activity is required intermittently when assisting in moving of patients and/or equipment. Conditions are often less than optimal when dealing with patient care, and there is occasional to frequent exposure to communicable disease. Proper precautions relating to infection control and safety must be known and applied. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply require that personal protective equipment be worn in these circumstances. Must be able to show proof of good health and have proof of all vaccinations required at all clinical affiliate sites. Travel between various hospitals each day is required during clinical rotations. Reliable, dependable and punctual attendance. This is not an exhaustive list and reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Organizational Relationship: Full-time, exempt personnel position assigned to the office of the Director of the Health Sciences Center. Reports directly to the Instructional Director, Health Science. Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.

Contract Details: Eleven-and-a-half-month contract subject to annual renewal. Working days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or as otherwise assigned (35 hours/week).

Benefits: Francis Tuttle offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employment to include paid health and dental insurance, monthly supplemental benefit compensation of $500, employee leave plan with family friendly work calendar and 100% contribution into Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. The district will match up to 2% of monthly, base salary with a 403b or 457 retirement plan (base salary does not include stipends or extra duty).

• Starting salary represents individuals who are in early stages of career, newer to the role, working toward increasing proficiency. This range represents individuals who are fully experienced and qualified, demonstrate sustained performance for a period of time and exhibit full proficiency in all aspects of their role.

Contact: Human Resources 12777 N. Rockwell Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 (405) 717-4625 Only persons of interest will be contacted.

Disclaimer: "The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified."

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