Instructional Specialist I, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

About the role

The Instructional Specialist in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is responsible for providing high-quality education with associated curriculum development. Instruction and curriculum development will be in the areas of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Paramedic programs. Responsibilities include instruction in a variety of formats such as simulation, synchronous and asynchronous online education, in-person traditional classroom format, clinical and laboratory education, course planning, curriculum enhancements, learning outcomes, maintaining attendance, posting grades, tutoring, mentoring, and following college procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in simulation, online, in-person, clinical, and laboratory settings.
• Develops and enhances curriculum for EMR, EMT, and Paramedic programs.
• Coordinates clinical education across EMS curricula and maintains compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Serves as clinical coordinator for EMS students, including managing affiliation agreements, student and instructor clearance processes, and shift availability.
• Performs administrative duties to support innovative credit, noncredit, and contract training programs.
• Provides mentoring, tutoring, and advising to current and future students.
• Supports State and National accreditation requirements for MIEMSS, CoAEMSP, and CAAHEP.
• Assists faculty and staff with maintaining compliance for student minimum competencies and clinical requirements using software, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Works a flexible 40-hour weekly schedule including evenings and weekends to meet department needs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Current Paramedic certification (NREMT).
• Three years of Emergency Medical Services experience.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with adults in an allied health field using classroom and clinical education techniques.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and ability to deal tactfully with internal and external constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of Paramedic experience.
• Instructor I and II certification through the International Association for Fire Service Organizations, or must be obtained within one year of hire date.