Paramedic Instructor - WED

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College, part of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, seeks Paramedic Instructors to deliver courses meeting CoAEMSP standards. Two vacancies available. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, student advisement, and program administration.

Applicants should hold SC Paramedic and National Registry certifications with instructor qualifications. Familiarity with safety standards and live/online teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification and CPR credentials required.
• Instructor training or methodology coursework.
• Experience with curriculum design or program development preferred.
• Ability to teach both in-person and online sessions.

Responsibilities

• Instructs courses per syllabi and CoAEMSP standards with timely feedback to students.
• Develops and maintains course syllabi and curriculum for live and online formats.
• Advises students on academics and career options as needed.
• Maintains records and safety-compliant equipment for the program per accreditation.
• Pursues ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Paramedic certification

CPR instructor credential

Instructor methodology training

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Paramedic Instructor Performs The Following Functions (two Vacancies)

• Teaching Performance - Instructs courses in accordance with the approved syllabi and CoAEMSP standards. Provides students with appropriate course materials (syllabus, calendar, policy statements or guidelines). Adheres to course competencies in the preparation and delivery of quality instruction. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to students. Maintains a positive environment for optimum student performance. Instruction includes assessment planning, student performance tracking, and evaluation of Paramedic curriculum. Effectively instructs live and online courses.
• Instructional Development - Develops and maintains course syllabi and curriculum. Maintains current course materials in college's online learning platform and SharePoint site. Develops courses for live in-person and online training environments.
• Student Advisement - Provides appropriate academic and career guidance to students. May be assigned to develop and coordinate varied programming within the Division.
• Instructional Management - Maintains records and documentation required for students according to accreditation standards. Maintains equipment and supplies utilized in the program. Inspects and ensures equipment is in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Performs inventory control. Completes required reports and course documentation.
• Professional Development - Seek ways to keep current in the teaching field. Develop an annual professional development plan (with short and long-range goals) in keeping with the College's mission and institutional goals. Participate in appropriate courses, seminars and workshops especially those that introduce new ideas or practices.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current South Carolina Paramedic certification
• Current National Registry Paramedic certification
• Minimum of three years of Paramedic experience at the certification level to be taught required
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain before teaching assignment, South Carolina DPH EMS instructor certification appropriate to the instructional level
• Must have required instructor methodology training
• Must have current CPR instructor credential
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including demonstrating EMS skills, using instructional equipment, and supporting patient simulation scenarios

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.