EMT Instructor

Under the direction of the CTEC Principal, the EMT Instructor plans and delivers classroom, laboratory, and skill-based instruction for high school students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program. The instructor provides authentic, hands-on learning experiences that develop the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies required for safe and effective entry-level EMS practice and prepares students for field experiences and EMT certification examinations.

The instructor maintains a safe, supportive learning environment; evaluates student progress; communicates with families, staff, and community partners; and ensures that the program operates in accordance with Culpeper County Public Schools requirements, the approved EMT curriculum, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) regulations, and applicable program accreditation standards.

• Plan and deliver classroom lectures, laboratory instruction, demonstrations, scenarios, and skill-based assessments aligned with the approved EMT curriculum.
• Develop authentic, engaging, hands-on learning experiences that reflect current emergency medical practice and the National EMS Education Standards.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to support mastery of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies.
• Provide tutoring, remediation, and additional skills practice to support student readiness for field internships, clinical experiences, and certification examinations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, academic progress, skill competencies, assessments, and other documentation required by law, School Board policy, Virginia OEMS, and administrative regulation.
• Ensure all training sessions, course schedules/layouts, instructional activities, and required documentation comply with Virginia OEMS regulations and applicable program accreditation standards.
• Develop, maintain, coordinate, and supervise appropriate clinical and field experiences for EMT students in collaboration with approved community and EMS partners.
• Create a classroom and laboratory environment that promotes student involvement, professional behavior, teamwork, safety, and achievement of learning objectives.
• Establish clear learning objectives based on student needs, CCPS curriculum expectations, the approved EMT curriculum, and applicable state and national EMS standards.
• Use instructional methods, technology, resources, simulations, and evaluation techniques that motivate students and support varied learning needs.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities; teach and enforce appropriate infection-control and equipment-safety procedures.
• Maintain detailed classroom/laboratory inventory and monitor the appropriate use, care, maintenance, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, counselors, administrators, and base-school personnel regarding academic progress, attendance, behavior, and other matters affecting student success.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local EMS agencies, healthcare providers, industry professionals, and other community partners.
• Remain current with changes in emergency medical services practice, instructional standards, certification requirements, and Virginia OEMS regulations.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, committees, and the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council as required.
• Support student participation in appropriate career and technical student organizations, including HOSA - Future Health Professionals, and related leadership, service, and competitive events.
• Assist with program recruitment, promotion, community outreach, and activities designed to maintain strong enrollment and industry engagement.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, guest instructors, and volunteers when applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CTEC Principal, Director of Career and Technical Education, or Division Superintendent.

• Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher-level Virginia EMS certification, such as Advanced EMT or Paramedic;
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification at the EMT level or higher;
• Current Virginia Office of EMS Education Coordinator (EC)…