Temporary PT Medical Pathways- Technical Assistant

General Statement: Under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the classroom. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing tasks which support the Medical Pathway Program.
• Assist in the instruction of students working individually or in small groups.
• May monitor student activities such as test-taking, Skills testing, study sessions, and field trips. Candidate should be willing to obtain RI Chauffeur's license.
• Distributes materials to students * Inventories supplies and materials and assists with ordering new/ replacement materials.
• May assist students with Special Needs
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications for Appointment: Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be a licensed EMT provider, and eligible for their Instructor Coordinator Certification through the RIDOH. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be a Technical Assistant in the Medical Pathways program. Knowledge, skills and capabilities:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group settings.
• Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional situations with faculty and students; responds promptly to students needs; responds to service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to building a positive team environment; puts success of program above own interests; able to build morale and grow interest in the program and assists with student achievement of goals and objectives.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality instruction techniques; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
• Quantity: Meets industry standards as an EMT and/ or EMT Instructor Coordinator, and is able to complete tasks in a competent and timely manner; willing to assist with all aspects of the program.
• Safety and Security: Observes all safety and security procedures; adheres to RIDOH and NREMT guidelines as well as WPS policy and procedures for safety. Reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance: Is consistent with maintaining per diem schedule and arrives to work on time and ready to work.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, notifies CTE Director and Instructor in the event you are not able to meet commitment.

Experience:

• Education:
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in related field preferred
  • Education or experience working with students in a Medical Pathways Program preferred
  • Experience in Medical Pathways industry preferred
  • Prefer three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students