PT Instructor, Emergency Medical Services; EWD

To participate in the work of responsibly providing classroom and laboratory instructional services to students taking continuing education EMS courses.

• Receives general supervision from Director, Con Ed – Public Safety & EMS Coordinator
• Exercises no supervision

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Instruction will include initial and continuing education traditional classroom courses in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including, but not limited to Medical Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic. Specific teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester and are negotiated within the division
• Assist with recruiting, advising and retaining students
• Assisting in the evaluation of courses and programs
• Assist with maintaining contacts with public safety organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current with advances in the occupational or academic field
• Supervise the use of and operate various instructional equipment and tools; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials and schedule classroom activities.as appropriate
• Communicate with other program faculty regarding ongoing implementation and evaluation of assigned instructional programs
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade, record, and maintain individual scores
• Ensure that curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities which prepare students for selected vocations
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance and other records that will satisfactorily meet the program needs or accreditation requirements
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate
• Participate in the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area
• Review available instructional materials; maintain laboratory equipment and supply inventory levels; test and make minor repairs on equipment; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to upper level instructional staff as a part of the annual budget process; may also submit requisitions for facilities needs based on space evaluation

• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures
• Respond to student or public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes
• Travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive and modern academic program
• Methods and techniques of classroom and laboratory instruction related to the area of work assigned
• Operational characteristics of instructional equipment and tools used in the classroom or laboratory
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration
• Current trends, research findings and developments in the area of assignment

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Independently perform classroom and laboratory instructional activities in the area of work assigned
• Research and develop new courses and instructional programs
• Operate a variety of…