Lead Instructor - Milwaukee

Overview
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Wisconsin, Inc.
All employees are expected to uphold the company's high values and impeccable reputation within the medical community. One must demonstrate the company's philosophy and values which are TLCS = Timeliness, Look Good, Customer Service, & Safety.
Job Summary:
The Educator position is responsible for conducting EMS Initial Education and/or AHA courses consistent with established local, federal, state, and accrediting guidelines. This position develops and implements lesson plans for specific courses and is responsible for documenting and validating successful student course completion and recommending remedial action as necessary to support individual and Program goals.
Job Requirements:
To perform the job successfully, strong attention to detail is a requisite; an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Have comprehensive knowledge of State, NREMT, and CoAEMSP standards and guidelines for EMS Initial Education courses
2. Provide leadership in developing, evaluating, and maintaining curriculum to preserve quality education standards
3. Assist new faculty in becoming oriented to the Company, department procedures and policies, courses of study, medical equipment used in the classroom setting, and software products used in the department
4. Conduct informal reviews of new faculty members and present findings to the Director of Education
5. In conjunction with the Education Manager, coordinate and oversee new student orientation
6. Participate on Advisory Committee and assists in preparing documents for those meetings
7. Schedule and/or host Guest Lecturers, or ensure those arrangements are handled in an appropriate manner
8. Evaluate lesson plans, course schedule, syllabus, and high stakes exams in accordance with established guidelines from local, State, federal, oversight authorities, and the department
9. Read, comprehend, and enforce LSTI policy and procedure as identified in the Student Handbook
10. Immediately notify the Director of Education when a student or guest has violated policy, including Code of Conduct
11. Provide educational instruction in assigned subjects
12. Conduct student assessment and testing, educational/vocational goal setting and provide options counseling
13. Identify and provide appropriate educational instruction, measure student educational improvements through pre/post educational testing
14. On a weekly basis, monitor attendance and document absences in electronic attendance file
15. Assist the Education Assistant with the collection of required student documentation
16. Complete student progress reports at 25, 50, and 75% completion of the program and provide constructive feedback to the students on their progress.
17. Submit final gradebook no later than 48 hours after course completion
18. Provide ample notice to the Education Manager of all support services needed (i.e., SME instruction, lab assistance, equipment needs, etc.)
19. Notify the Director of Education when a student is placed on academic probation or who has dropped from a course. Provide appropriate documentation within established timeline requirements
20. Ensure lab and clinical paperwork is complete, thorough, and accurate with valid preceptor signatures
21. Follow the Programs Appendix G guidelines for lab, clinical, Capstone phases (Paramedic Educators)
22. Keep classroom and workspace(s) clean and organized. Ensure workspaces have been cleaned daily
23. Monitor and ensure adequate supply of books and materials, and requisitions inventory as necessary
24. Conduct and participate in public relations activities to include distribution of marketing material for the purpose of enhancing public awareness of LSTI educational services and generate referrals
25. Regularly participate in staff meetings, seminars, workshops, staff development training activities and other activities that would enhance the personal in the Education department.
26. Confirm all students' documents have been uploaded to their student folder and complete the States "student file checklist" at the completion of each initial education course
27. Accept responsibility for any roles assigned by the Director of Education

Other Functions:

1. Supports the Mission, Value, and Vision of the Company. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process
2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive public relations with local, State, and federal authorities, physicians, educators, and guests
3. Supports and adheres to the Company's core values and completes all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the Company
4. Adheres to FERPA requirements and maintains confidentiality of student information. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary Company information and data
5. Supports, cooperates with, and demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules- including universal precautions- reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors.
6. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment- cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans, and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns
7. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification, as applicable

Qualifications
Other Functions:

1. Supports the Mission, Value, and Vision of the Company. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process
2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive public relations with local, State, and federal authorities, physicians, educators, and guests
3. Supports and adheres to the Company's core values and completes all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the Company
4. Adheres to FERPA requirements and maintains confidentiality of student information. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary company information and data
5. Supports, cooperates with, and demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules- including universal precautions- reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors.
6. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment- cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans, and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns
7. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification, as applicable

Qualifications:

1. Education/Training: Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Higher-level educational coursework, associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
2. Work Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years field experience in the level of initial EMS education being taught. Previous experience in AHA instruction is also preferred.
3. Contacts and Communications: Must be socially sensitive and have well-established interpersonal skills to remain objective and cooperative in interacting with individuals with varied backgrounds, skills, and abilities. Requires the ability to effectively present information to a wide audience. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, management, and community groups
4. Analytical Demands: Ensure program minimums are being met through validation of clinical/lab competencies. Writing formative quizzes using appropriate Bloom levels. Work with the Lead Instructor to write summative exams and review high-stakes exam results.
5. Computer Skills: Basic keyboarding and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required. Software knowledge of Platinum Education and FISDAP preferred.
6. Certification, Licensure, Registration: Must possess a current, valid EMS license at the level of licensure being taught in the classroom. Must also possess a current, valid Wisconsin EMS Instructor II for level of class being taught. For EMR/EMT instructors, AHA BLS Instructor is required. For paramedic instructors, AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS is required.
7. Other Qualifications: Requires the ability to report to work on-time and prepared to provide professional educational activities. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including off-shift hours, weekends, and other as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is consistently required to sit; use hands, fingers, handle, feel; and talk, hear & see. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to work under high pressure. Lifting requirements of a minimum of 35 lbs.
Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling - full or part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
• Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Health/dental/life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Paramedics and EMT's in Multiple Locations Including:

• Milwaukee
• Menomonee Falls
• Janesville
• Elkhorn
• Kenosha
• Madison
• Green Bay
• Kaukauna
• Oshkosh

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Wisconsin, Inc. is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/V/D