Part-Time Instructor, EMS Skills

Position Overview

The Part-time EMS instructor, Skills Instruction is responsible for overseeing and guiding students in the skills lab setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of EMS educational program offerings.

Prepares and delivers instruction either at the EMS Academy or off-site, as needed; supervises the activities of course participants during instructional time.

Evaluates learner performance, provides feedback, and develops learner remediation plans.

Fulfills EMS educational program administrative requirements, including calculation and submission of grades, maintenance of program, course, and student / participant records, and preparation and submission of data and reports.

Participates in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.

Adheres to established University and departmental policies and procedures and relevant quality and safety standards.

Participates in activities that promote the EMS Academy, including student recruiting, and program marketing events, as appropriate.

May lead, guide, and train staff / student employees, interns, and / or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver laboratory instruction.

Plan and coordinate training and educational activities.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Three (3) years of directly related EMS experience.

The Texas Department of State Health Services certification as EMT- Paramedic.

Must be able to obtain and retain all required EMT licenses for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Must maintain current health requirements

Knowledge of EMS theory, practice, and trends.

Knowledge of current EMS curricular content and education standards.

Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.

Ability to adapt EMS curricula to reflect State requirements, local needs, and national trends.

Knowledge of the delivery of emergency medical services in the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.

Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.

Knowledge of competency-based education principles and methods.

Ability to assess student performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.

Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants.

Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.

Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.

Knowledge of EMS educational program accreditation processes and standards.

Knowledge of the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS rules and regulations.

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.