What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Ed Part-Time - Firefighter / Advanced Firefighter Instructor position at Lake County School District (FL)?
Additional Job Information
Public Safety Complex
Adult Education Part-Time Firefighter / Advanced Firefighter Instructor
Employment Type
Part-Time, Adult Education (Non-Benefited)
Department
Institute of Public Safety – Fire Programs
Position Summary
Provides instructional services for Adult Education Firefighter and Advanced Firefighter training programs. Responsible for delivering classroom and practical instruction aligned with state standards, ensuring student competency, safety, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
- Instruct adult learners in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Advanced Firefighter coursework using approved curriculum frameworks.
- Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on practical training.
- Evaluate student knowledge, skills, and performance in accordance with program requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, skills completion, and required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training requirements and institutional policies.
- Enforce safety standards during all instructional activities.
- Prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessments as required.
- Communicate student progress, concerns, and instructional needs to program administration.
- Participate in meetings, training, and professional development as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- State of Florida Firefighter II certification.
- Fire Service Instructor certification, or ability to obtain within an approved timeframe.
- Professional experience in the fire service.
- Knowledge of current fire service practices, safety standards, and instructional methods.
- Advanced Firefighter certifications and/or specialty rescue certifications.
- Prior experience teaching adult learners in a fire academy or similar training environment.
- Experience with skills evaluations and state certification processes.
- Ability to demonstrate and supervise physically demanding fire service skills.
- Ability to safely operate fire service training equipment.
- Flexible, part-time schedule including evenings and weekends, based on program needs.
- Hourly rate commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Fire Academy / Institute of Public Safety Administration
If you have additional questions about the position, please reach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.
Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.
Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Veterans' Preference Information
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application before submitting, in order for the district to consider your request.
The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.