Lead Instructor - Paramedic, EMS Programs

Summary

The Lead Instructor - Paramedic in the EMS program educate, train, and professionally develop students in the Paramedic courses.

Class leads are responsible for activities directly related to scheduled instruction. This can include lecture, labs, clinical, performance and coaching assignments, as well as student assessment and testing.

EMS (EMT and Paramedic) Instructors must be well versed in the delivery of content in full accordance with NATIONAL EMT and Paramedic scope of practice protocols with the end goal of properly preparing students for NREMT examinations.

Instructors will deliver class ultimately with this goad in mind.

Essential Functions

The Lead Instructor - Paramedic will :

• Evaluate students on a schedule as directed by the Program Director via the EMS Programs Coordinator.
• Provide cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and summative evaluations as directed.
• Take attendance daily.
• Take and document corrective action with students as necessary.
• Maintain records of test failure attempts.
• Maintain records of verbal and written counseling.
• Enter grades in the current Barry University grade entry system.
• Follow the syllabus and training plans as laid out by the Training Coordinator and Coordinator Staff, and Medical Director.
• Maintain current the EMS Program LMS platform in conjunction with the Training Coordinator.
• Complete program and CoAEMSP required student evaluations in a timely manner.
• Ensure all class and lab space is always properly policed, keeping areas and equipment neat, clean, and in full working order.
• Teach for the entire duration of the class period, maximizing the instruction with the available class time.
• Follow all rules, regulations, policies, etc. set forth by the Director and Coordinator staff.

EMS Instructors will adhere to and maintain the necessary licenses and certifications to perform their duties.

Qualifications / Requirements

Class Lead instructors must possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Florida Level A EMS Instructor Certificate (All instructors)

Minimum of three years of experience with an ALS service

All EMS instructors will have BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor credentials as well as NAEMT instructor certification in PHTLS and AMLS within six months from date of hire to maintain employment.

Benefits : Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work / life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.