Teacher - Vocational Emergency Medical Technician (Emt)

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - VOCATIONAL
Job Number 8600037007
Start Date
Open Date 12/12/2023
Closing Date
The Career Practicum Instructor for the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program collaborates with internal and external partners to provides related educational services and work-based learning experiences for students in a skills-based learning environment. The Career Practicum Instructor serves all students by building linkages with the school staff, business/industry representatives, postsecondary educational personnel, parents, and civic and community organizations. In addition, collaborating with the school staff and coordinating the support services of the business community, the PTECH Coordinator facilitates students' transition into the workplace through their enrollment in the High School P-TECH program.
Essential Functions

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kinds and levels of materials. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass aligned industry certification exams including EMR / EMT certifications.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, as well as assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or on work site.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school-based as required, in order to maximize learning opportunities.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Instructs students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audiovisual presentations, laboratory, shop, and field studies.
• Plans and supervises work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress.
• Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Prepares students to work toward 100% certification and completion.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

Maximum Salary 94218.00
Minimum Salary 53898.00
Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in the career area to be taught (Emergency Health Services or related fields) OR
• Associate degree in the career area to be taught and 4 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certificate
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for certification in Professional and Technical Education by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Previous successful experience in teaching in the desired program of study (EMT) at either the high school or post-secondary level (preferred)
• Currently hold (preferred) or be willing to obtain Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning and work-based learning experience needs.
• Ability to integrate technology with the curriculum.
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and plan with other staff members through Professional Learning Communities.
• Desire and willingness to continue to learn and pursue professional development.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and have a commitment for students to reach high learning standards.
• Willingness to accept extracurricular assignments.

Full time or Part time Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
Baltimore City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates.
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.
This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.