EMT Instructor, 2027-2028 School Year, 11 Months

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the CTEC Principal, the EMT Instructor plans and delivers classroom, laboratory, and skill-based instruction for high school students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program. The instructor provides authentic, hands-on learning experiences that develop the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies required for safe and effective entry-level EMS practice and prepares students for field experiences and EMT certification examinations. The instructor maintains a safe, supportive learning environment; evaluates student progress; communicates with families, staff, and community partners; and ensures that the program operates in accordance with Culpeper County Public Schools requirements, the approved EMT curriculum, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) regulations, and applicable program accreditation standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Plan and deliver classroom lectures, laboratory instruction, demonstrations, scenarios, and skill-based assessments aligned with the approved EMT curriculum.
• Develop authentic, engaging, hands-on learning experiences that reflect current emergency medical practice and the National EMS Education Standards.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to support mastery of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies.
• Provide tutoring, remediation, and additional skills practice to support student readiness for field internships, clinical experiences, and certification examinations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, academic progress, skill competencies, assessments, and other documentation required by law, School Board policy, Virginia OEMS, and administrative regulation.
• Ensure all training sessions, course schedules/layouts, instructional activities, and required documentation comply with Virginia OEMS regulations and applicable program accreditation standards.
• Develop, maintain, coordinate, and supervise appropriate clinical and field experiences for EMT students in collaboration with approved community and EMS partners.
• Create a classroom and laboratory environment that promotes student involvement, professional behavior, teamwork, safety, and achievement of learning objectives.
• Establish clear learning objectives based on student needs, CCPS curriculum expectations, the approved EMT curriculum, and applicable state and national EMS standards.
• Use instructional methods, technology, resources, simulations, and evaluation techniques that motivate students and support varied learning needs.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities; teach and enforce appropriate infection-control and equipment-safety procedures.
• Maintain detailed classroom/laboratory inventory and monitor the appropriate use, care, maintenance, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, counselors, administrators, and base-school personnel regarding academic progress, attendance, behavior, and other matters affecting student success.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local EMS agencies, healthcare providers, industry professionals, and other community partners.
• Remain current with changes in emergency medical services practice, instructional standards, certification requirements, and Virginia OEMS regulations.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, committees, and the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council as required.
• Support student participation in appropriate career and technical student organizations, including HOSA - Future Health Professionals, and related leadership, service, and competitive events.
• Assist with program recruitment, promotion, community outreach, and activities designed to maintain strong enrollment and industry engagement.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, guest instructors, and volunteers when applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CTEC Principal, Director of Career and Technical Education, or Division Superintendent.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher-level Virginia EMS certification, such as Advanced EMT or Paramedic;
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification at the EMT level or higher;
• Current Virginia Office of EMS Education Coordinator (EC) certification and eligibility to coordinate EMT courses in Virginia;
• Demonstrated EMS field experience in an emergency medical setting; generally, one to three years of progressive field experience is expected;
• Current CPR certification appropriate to the EMT instructional program;
• Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Virginia Department of Education professional license with the appropriate Career and Technical Education endorsement;
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education, or equivalent credentialing, training, education, and/or experience consistent with applicable licensure requirements;
• Be recommended by the Division Superintendent and approved by the School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the National EMS Education Standards, Virginia OEMS regulations, EMT scope of practice, and current EMS instructional expectations.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical procedures, equipment, patient assessment, safety practices, and documentation appropriate to EMT-level instruction.
• Ability to teach and evaluate cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective/professional behaviors using multiple instructional and assessment methods.
• Ability to organize and maintain regulatory, student, clinical, and competency documentation accurately and within required timelines.
• Ability to provide effective remediation and individualized support while maintaining rigorous certification and safety standards.
• Excellent organizational, technology, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate openly and effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, families, central-office staff, EMS agencies, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to program organization, accreditation/compliance, continuous review, planning, development, and overall program effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and model professional, ethical, and responsible conduct in the school and community.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in the central office and throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment exposes the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all CCPS employees. To ensure adequate staffing, positive employee morale, and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization, employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

EVALUATION:

The CTEC Principal will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.