Adult Education Public Safety-Fire Instructor

Firefighter Instructor

Starting Date:
Current School Year

Reports To:

Supervisor Workforce Development

Work Year:
As Needed Basis

Salary Range: $38 per hour

Qualifications Include But Not Limited To:

• Valid/appropriate Ohio teaching license/certificate or ability to obtain
• Holder of either a VFF, FFI, or FFII instructor cards and certification.
• A minimum of five years' experience in the field
• A thorough understanding of the Firefighter curriculum/competencies and procedures to prepare students to successfully complete the program and pass the certification exams
• Ability to motivate students to perform well in skills, drills and academics
• Ability to instruct students using a combination of subject matter and experience designed to prepare students for career choices and post-secondary educational options
• Demonstrated ability to individualize instruction and work with students having a variety of needs and abilities
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with students / employers / educators
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio's graduation expectations and of Ohio Public Safety Content Standards
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with area employers and establish an advisory committee made up of representatives from the communities we serve
• Volunteerism and competition skills are appreciated

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Assist with development, planning and implementation of appropriate lessons using the course of study and academic standards and Career Tech competencies
• Design appropriate assessments for students and vary instructional strategies
• Enforce and maintain proper classroom rules for discipline and management
• Work collaboratively and effectively with educators, students and form positive relationships with business and industry representatives
• Assist in preparing students for both academic and Career Tech competency tests
• Provide leadership in student management, classroom instruction, curriculum development, and career/technical club activities
• Work under the guidelines of Penta's Mission Statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Career and Technical Supervisor, Director, or designee

Deadline:
Open until filled. Submit letter of interest, official transcripts, Penta application and résumé.