Position Details
BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Health Careers Instructor EMT shall deliver the State of Michigan Curriculum as regulated by the Michigan Department of Education to students in the Health Careers program for Kent Career Technical Center.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Health Science (CIP Code 51.000) with appropriate industry licensure
2. OR Occupational Certificate (IOC) 4,000 hours of paid recent (last 5 years) and relevant work experience in Healthcare and current appropriate licensure updated and on file
3. Prefer valid Michigan Professional/Provisional Teacher Certification in a related science
4. Communication, organizational and networking skills required
5. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
6. Must possess excellent organizational skills, technology skills, be detail and team oriented, and have excellent communication skills
7. Experience working with high school-age students and a diverse student population is preferred
8. Must meet State and Federal certification requirements and be BLS CPR certified.
9. Work Experience in Emergency Medical Services is required
10. Certifications from the Bureau of EMS and Trauma & Preparedness Division of EMS required.
11. Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and submit licensure information for certification through LARA
12. Experience with working with Medical Director for State Regulations with LARA
Duties and Responsibilities:
13. Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
14. Develop project-based learning experiences and effectively integrate lab equipment into student learning and assessment
15. Assign lessons and correct homework
16. Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress
17. Keep attendance records, and maintain record keeping as necessary for state licensure
18. Maintain a positive system of classroom management
19. Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems
20. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
21. Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems
22. Facilitate work-based learning experiences for students (field trips, job shadows, internships, job placement), including clinicals with an EMT service
23. Promote and market the Health Careers program and overall KCTC programs.
24. Provide evaluation and development of the Health Careers curriculum
25. Demonstrated experience preparing students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification examination
26. Ensure a safe lab and classroom environment
27. Commits to honoring the KCTC mission, vision, core values, commitment, and indicators of student success
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
28. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Work-based learning is beneficial
29. Experience with or proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Suite
30. Experience with diverse learners
31. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status
32. Demonstrated relationships with multiple stakeholders
Placement on the BA scale is required unless candidate holds a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate. (BA Step 1-5 = $54,386-$66,017/year).
33. Placement on BA+18, MA, or MA+ lanes is considered after receipt of a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate, per Master Agreement.
Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible Federal student loans.
Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.
The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources