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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for cpi instructor in Missouri is $18.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.73 and $21.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CPI instructor?

A CPI Instructor is a professional certified to teach Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, which focuses on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and nonviolent physical restraint. They educate individuals in healthcare, education, and other fields on how to prevent and safely handle potentially harmful situations. CPI Instructors ensure that trainees understand proper intervention strategies to maintain safety for both staff and individuals in crisis.

What does a CPI instructor do?

A typical day for a CPI Instructor involves a blend of delivering in-person or virtual training sessions, preparing materials, and following up with trainees to answer questions or assess learning outcomes. Instructors may spend several hours leading interactive workshops or simulations, but also dedicate significant time to updating lesson plans, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with other trainers or organizational leaders. Depending on the employer, CPI Instructors sometimes travel between sites or departments to reach different staff groups. This balance of direct instruction and behind-the-scenes preparation ensures that each training is effective and tailored to the unique needs of participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CPI instructor?

To excel as a CPI Instructor, you need in-depth knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention techniques, often demonstrated through CPI Certification and experience in de-escalation training. Familiarity with CPI training manuals, video tools, and compliance tracking systems is typically required. Superior communication, patience, and strong presentation skills are essential for effectively teaching and engaging diverse groups. These competencies are vital for ensuring trainees are well-prepared to respond safely and confidently to challenging situations in their workplaces.

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Director of Clinical Education

Maryville University

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$85K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Essential Responsibilities: What You Will Be Doing
The Director of Clinical Education's primary responsibilities during this 11-month appointment are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty.
This includes:
  • Communication between Maryville University and the Affiliated Clinical Education Sites
  • Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
  • Clinical Site and Clinical Faculty Development
  • Preparation of students for clinical experiences and advising students on clinical selection
  • Evaluation of student performance in cooperation with the program director, other faculty, and the clinical instructor

To achieve this:
The Director of Clinical Education oversees all activities related to clinical experiences.
This includes:
I. Ensuring all Students ae ready to enter clinical experiences and have the opportunity for success which includes:
a) Review all clinical experiences evaluations by the students and clinical instructors to facilitate change in the clinical experience if needed.
b) Oversee and review all clinical site visits scheduling of faculty and review of documentation post-visit to ensure success of the students.
c) Presenting all students and their clinical placements to the faculty for review to ensure students have met the following 4 areas to move into clinical experiences.
  • Safety
  • Professional Behavior
  • Communication
  • Knowledge

d) Monitoring and tracking all students' progress through clinical experiences.
II. Manages the business of clinical education.
  1. Present to faculty CPI Results (Overall and Individual Student) and any comments/issues by clinical instructors that may need to be addressed by the program.
  2. Update the clinical handbook annually and ensure students and clinical sites are aware of any updates.
  3. Utilize the EXXAT system for clinical updates and site/student matching process.
  4. Meet deadlines for:
  1. Maryville University Legal Team (contracts and issues related to NC-SARA)
  2. EXXAT for clinic matching
  3. All reports needed for CAPTE, HLC, and any other university requirements.

III. Clinical Management - The DCE is responsible to ensure:
  1. All clinical sites are updated and current. On March 1st each year a request for clinical slots the following year is sent.
  2. Establishment of agreements with clinical experience sites and ensures all clinical site agreements are current.
  3. Ensure all clinical instructors meet requirements and are qualified to be a clinical instructor.
  4. Ensure all clinical instructors are trained in the use of the CPI.
  5. All students are submitted into the system going into the 5th year and matched to sites according to the established timeline; current 6th year students are matched for their three terminal clinical experiences in early fall. Then, 5th year students are matched for their first integrated clinical experience.
  6. All communication with clinical sites is updated and current.
  7. All documentation for each clinical experience is up to date and provided with clinical sites with letters regarding student placement.

Required Qualifications:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Knowledge:
Must be PT-licensed (or eligible for license) in the State of Missouri.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Experience in clinical education as a clinical instructor, site coordinator, previous DCE experience, and have completed 3.0 CPI Training.
Required Formal Education:
Advanced Academic Degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Required. Certifications Preferred.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $112,000 annually
    • Actual compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits Highlights:
  • Maryville University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees enjoy access to:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions
    • University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
    • Full/Partial Tuition waived for employees and eligible dependents
    • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
    • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
    • Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks