EMS Teacher

Summary

This position holds responsibilities for the success of the Emergency Medical Services programs which include Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. The instructor must ensure a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment in both classrooms and labs, giving students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program with an emphasis on quality hands-on labs.

The instructor will ensure that training is conducted in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

Dixie Tech is a public technical college located in a new state-of-the-art campus in St. George, Utah. The College has 30 Council on Occupational Education-accredited programs that offer certifications in high-demand, high-pay professions.

The position has a salary of between $65,000 and $85,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

This is a full-time salaried position that includes generous benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage, with the College paying the costs of the medical plan and most of the costs of the dental plan
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account ($1,500 per year for single coverage, $3,000 double coverage, and $4,500 for three or more) without a match requirement
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) account, amounting to 20.4% of the employee's pay without a match requirement. Employees may make additional contributions.
• Salaried employees do not pay Social Security taxes
• Employer-provided life insurance, AD&D, and LTD at no cost
• Paid holidays, as well as Christmas, Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring Breaks, on the schedule of the local school district
• 15 days of paid vacation per year

• Responsible for fulfilling all state of Utah requirements for EMT and AEMT courses and students
• May supervise other college EMS/Medical programs
• Actively create and update classroom syllabi, curriculum, lab experiences and lesson plans which enable students to meet local industry needs, excel in the workplace, and be familiar with the latest technology and industry practices
• Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain student interest while developing skills effectively, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and plan
• Establish and communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities
• Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
• Structure classes in Canvas to support student learning
• Observe, evaluate, and record student performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Conduct and document student reviews with students on a regular basis. Involve Student Services when problems develop before they become critical
• Maintain classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve Student Services when problems develop
• Ensure objectives for all program students are reflected on each syllabus and match the module sign-offs in the Student Information System (Northstar)
• Ensure that students are retained and that they graduate, complete, pass relevant licensure exams, are placed, and that all student data is updated in real time in Northstar
• Meet or exceed performance metrics for the program as established by the VP of Instruction
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
• Actively work with the department director, admissions and recruiters to fill cohorts with students who are capable of graduating and finding employment in the field
• Along with the department director and the VP of Instruction, develop and propose admissions standards to enhance student success. Assist with the selection of students
• Ensure safety standards are used in compliance with College, local, city, state and federal guidelines
• Model a professional environment for students in the classroom and lab
• Schedule industry professionals for specialized presentations and training where appropriate
• Supervise, recruit, train, support and assist adjunct instructors as needed
• Be an active and participative member of the department team
• Ensure program follows all COE accreditation guidelines, including maintaining records of contacts with industry partners
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings and ensure accreditation compliance. Maintain communication with OAC and implement committee decisions
• Document, collect, and place Standard 2 criteria evidence following the COE guidelines into the program folder biannually, meeting all deadlines
• Assist with hiring and scheduling…