High School Fire Science Instructor

TrulyHired; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks a Fire Science Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and assess student progress at the Warren County Career Center. You will help students develop problem-solving skills and prepare for the workforce through engaging, standards-based lessons.

The role requires an OH license (Firefighter Training Level II) and an instructor certificate, with a willingness to pursue licensure if needed, plus strong communication, organization, and tech skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure in Firefighter Training.
• High School Diploma and 5+ years as paid Firefighter/Paramedic with EMS experience.
• Required Ohio DPS EMS instructor certificate (Fire Fighter Level II 240 Paid Fire Fighter Program, Live Burn instruction).
• If current teaching license is not held, willingness to begin educator licensure.
• Willingness to work with students and colleagues as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Designs meaningful and sequential instruction with relevant learning activities to meet career technical program goals.
• Plans and implements lessons based on related curriculum, centered on the needs and abilities of students.
• Provides instruction to students and prepares them to earn an industry-recognized credential before high school graduation.
• Utilizes student data to inform and design classroom instruction.
• Promotes the program and recruits students through a variety of activities.
• Works with program advisory committee to advance program innovations and ensure program standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment; pass background check.
• Maintains compliance with Board policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Ohio Firefighter Level II Instructor cert

Paramedic Instructor preferred

Job description

Job Description

Category: High School Teaching/Career Tech

Date Posted: 10/16/2026

Location: Warren County Career Center

Date of Availability: Open Until Filled

Open Position: Fire Science Instructor

Location: Warren County Career Center

Days/hours Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-3:00PM

General Job Description

The Fire Science Instructor will assume responsibility for the delivery of quality instruction, assessment and intervention for those students enrolled in their classes. This instructor will ensure that the highest level of learning takes place and students are able to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways. The instructor will assist students in developing their ability to problem solve and behave as responsible students, citizens, and future members of the workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid Licensure by the Ohio Department of Education in one of the following areas:
  • 172801 Firefighter Training OR
• High School Diploma AND a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paid Firefighter/Paramedic. Experience in the use of water and various chemicals in fire control; selection, care and maintenance of firefighting equipment and vehicles, including ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, and salvage equipment and demonstrate skills in arson investigation, chemical and radiation hazard recognition. Candidate should also have experience in the delivery of Emergency Medical Services, including patient assessment, triage, along with treatment and transport of injured or ill patients.
• REQUIRED: Valid instructor's certificate as identified by the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS for these areas:
  • Fire Fighter Level II 240 Paid Fire Fighter Program, including Live Burn instruction certification or grandfathered by the State of Ohio
  • Paramedic Instructor preferred
• If current teaching license is not held, candidate must be willing and able to begin the educator licensure process including university coursework and participation in the Resident Educator Program while striving to complete the requirements to attain the appropriate license
• Willingness to work with students and colleagues as a team member
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and technology skills
• History of good job attendance
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Designs meaningful and sequential instruction with relevant learning activities to meet career technical program goals
• Plans and implements lessons based on related curriculum, centered on the needs and abilities of students
• Provides instruction to students and prepares them to earn an industry-recognized credential before high school graduation
• Utilizes student data to inform and design classroom instruction
• Promotes the program and recruits students through a variety of activities
• Works with program advisory committee to advance program innovations, evaluate the significance of emerging technology, create opportunities for students, and ensure program standards and activities are relevant to the needs of business and industry
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check after job offer is made.
• Maintains compliance with Board policies and other applicable procedures/guidelines

Salary

Appropriate placement on the Certified Staff Salary Schedule to be determined by education, and experience in the business field.

Base contract is: 185 days; 7.5 hour workday. One-year contract with opportunity for renewal.

Starting date

2026-2027 school year

Other Benefits

State Teachers Retirement System, Worker's Compensation, paid sick/personal leave, partial tuition reimbursement and tax-sheltered retirement contributions. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance are offered.

Application Deadline

Until filled.

Questions

Please contact:

Kevin Gale, Director of Human Resources

513-932-5677, extension 5238

[e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Warren County Vocational School District is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, culture, sexual orientation, marital status or military status. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its sponsorship