Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is seeking a dynamic instructor to teach one section of an EMT course, preparing high school students for the entry-level EMT licensure.  Instructor will also teach one section of an Intro to Medical Science course.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Eligible for appropriate Maine Department of Education certification (803) and must have a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).

2. Maine instructor coordinator license
3. Related work and/or experience teaching Emergency Medical Technicians
4.AHA/ARC BLS Instructor certification or eligibility

5. Licensed as an EMT or a Paramedic

REPORTS TO: Center of Technology Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Experience teaching a comprehensive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) at the high school level using state-approved standards, assessments, and curriculum. The one-year course will meet the recommended requirements for the National Registry of EMTs.
• Maintain dual enrollment agreements with the training sponsor provider and dual enrollment requirements for Intro to Medical Science course
• Demonstrates EMS skills, academic and technical skills
• Instruct the student on EMS skills
• Support and coordinate job shadow experiences for Intro to Med Science students in clinical settings
• Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with community agencies, including Ambulance and Fire Services, state training organizations, and colleges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty, technical skills, and effective teaching methods
• Design lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand the needs of and build positive relationships with adolescents
• Demonstrated willingness to work on a team to plan curriculum and projects at a high school level
• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students.
• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Commits to ongoing professional development in the content area and pedagogy.
• Willingness to complete requirements for Maine Department of Education certification requirements; assistance is available to support candidates' completion.

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Equal Opportunity 
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation; means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check 
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a log-in and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

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