EMS Lead Instructor - Southeast Wisconsin

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The EMS Lead Instructor is responsible for conducting EMS initial education and/or American Heart Association (AHA) courses in accordance with applicable local, federal, state, and accrediting guidelines. The instructor develops and implements lesson plans, documents and validates successful student course completion, and recommends remedial action when needed to support individual students and program goals. The role provides leadership in developing, evaluating, and maintaining curricula and educational standards. It includes orienting and reviewing new faculty, coordinating student orientation, supporting advisory committee activities, arranging guest lecturers, and evaluating course materials and assessments. The instructor teaches assigned subjects, assesses students, monitors progress and attendance, maintains accurate academic and clinical documentation, and ensures that classrooms and workspaces are organized and supplied. The position also supports public relations and department development activities, follows company policies and safety practices, maintains confidentiality and current credentials, and works collaboratively with students, faculty, management, and community partners. A flexible schedule, including off-shift hours and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three years of field experience at the level of initial EMS education being taught.
Current, valid EMS license at the level being taught.
Current, valid Wisconsin EMS Instructor II credential for the level of class being taught.
AHA BLS Instructor certification required for EMR/EMT instructors.
For paramedic instructors, current AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required.
Basic keyboarding and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to report to work on time and prepared to provide professional educational activities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off-shift hours, weekends, and other assigned times.
Strong interpersonal skills, social sensitivity, and ability to remain objective and cooperative with people of varied backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
Ability to present information effectively to a wide audience and communicate effectively with faculty, management, and community groups.
Ability to validate clinical and lab competencies, ensure program minimums are met, write formative quizzes using appropriate Bloom levels, and work with the lead instructor on summative exams and review of high-stakes exam results.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting at least 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Higher-level educational coursework, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience providing AHA instruction.
Knowledge of Platinum Education and FISDAP software.

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of State, NREMT, and CoAEMSP standards and guidelines for EMS initial education courses.
Provide leadership in developing, evaluating, and maintaining curriculum and education standards.
Orient new faculty to the company, department procedures and policies, courses, classroom medical equipment, and department software.
Conduct informal reviews of new faculty and report findings to the Director of Education.
Coordinate and oversee new-student orientation with the Education Manager.
Participate on the Advisory Committee and assist with preparing meeting documents.
Schedule or host guest lecturers, or ensure arrangements are handled appropriately.
Evaluate lesson plans, course schedules, syllabi, and high-stakes exams against applicable guidelines.
Read, understand, and enforce LSTI policies and procedures in the Student Handbook.
Immediately notify the Director of Education of student or guest policy violations, including Code of Conduct violations.
Provide instruction in assigned subjects.
Conduct student assessments and testing, support educational and vocational goal-setting, and provide options counseling.
Provide appropriate educational instruction and measure improvement through pre- and post-instruction testing.
Monitor attendance weekly and document absences in the electronic attendance file.
Assist the Education Assistant with collecting required student documentation.
Complete student progress reports at 25%, 50%, and 75% program completion and provide constructive feedback.
Submit the final gradebook within 48 hours of course completion.
Give the Education Manager advance notice of support-service needs, such as subject-matter instruction, lab assistance, and equipment.
Notify the Director of Education when a student is placed on academic probation or drops a course, and provide documentation within required timelines.
Ensure lab and clinical paperwork is complete, thorough, accurate, and includes valid preceptor signatures.
Follow Program Appendix G guidelines for lab, clinical, and Capstone phases when serving as a Paramedic Educator.
Keep classrooms and workspaces clean and organized, with daily cleaning.
Monitor supplies of books and materials and requisition inventory as needed.
Participate in public-relations activities, including distributing marketing materials to increase awareness of LSTI educational services and generate referrals.
Participate regularly in staff meetings, seminars, workshops, staff-development training, and other activities supporting the Education department.
Confirm student documents are uploaded to student folders and complete the State student-file checklist at the end of each initial education course.
Accept other roles assigned by the Director of Education.
Support the company’s mission, values, and vision and participate in performance improvement.
Provide excellent customer service and promote positive public relations with internal and external contacts.
Follow company values and required compliance standards.
Comply with FERPA and maintain confidentiality of student and proprietary company information.
Follow safety practices, including universal precautions, and report or correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment and communicate appropriately about sensitive situations, complaints, problems, and concerns.
Maintain current licensure, registration, and/or certification as applicable.