OPS – Instructional Support Specialist – Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Job ID: 1001691

Position Description

Compensation: $14.87

Hours: 15

Department: Emergency Medical Services Location: Health Education Center

Key Position Information:

Consisting of vibrant libraries and learning centers across St. Petersburg College, The Learning Resources Department is a direct extension of the classroom experience, providing vital learning services, both on-campus and online, to students from orientation to graduation. This dynamic department is seeking well-qualified candidates who will:

• Provide individual tutoring and group tutoring sessions for EMT/Paramedic students enrolled in didactic and laboratory courses.
• Be proactive and professional with assisting students from a wide variety of cultural and academic backgrounds.

• Collaborate with Learning Resources staff and administrators to create a learning environment that promotes personal belonging.

• Be timely and thorough in completing required records as part of the grant that funds this position.

• Collaborate with EMS Program Director, Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and instructors regarding specific learning plans/requirement for each student(s).

• Licensed to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Florida with a minimum of one year field experience or must have recommendation and approval by the EMS Program Director. National Registry Paramedic certification preferred.

• Instructor certifications preferred (e.g., American Heart Association – BLS, ACLS; National Association of EMTs – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care, Advanced Medical Life Support).

Position Summary:

This class is the first of four levels in the Instructional Support series. Incumbents provide tutoring and coaching services to students in a variety of academic areas. Responsibilities include working with individual students and with small groups of students in classes and in private; working with students who are intellectually disabled and their disability accommodations; monitoring and scheduling students; oversight of all assignments; compiling and delivering instructional materials and course content; facilitating and coordinating with faculty; and maintaining records of student progress. A qualified applicant will complete a cover letter, a resume, and an application.

Requirements:

Education:

Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Two years related experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Recordkeeping principles.

Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills (both manual and electronic)
• PC Computer skills
• Basic Skill Level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and OneDrive
• Intermediate Zoom skills.
• Ability to effectively work with intellectually disabled students to explain materials and complete assignments through coaching in individual and group settings.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds in group settings.
• Maintaining an appropriate learning environment in class and in coaching sessions.
• Maintaining student records.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, faculty members, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. Potential Frequency

1.

Tutors students in small groups or one-on-one formats, which involves: assessing student needs in order to facilitate and maximize tutoring sessions; proofreading written work prepared by students; obtaining and utilizing appropriate course materials, such as the course syllabus; and performing related duties.

Daily

60%

2.

Assists students with interpreting and understanding instructions and written feedback.

Daily

20%

3.

Provides student support services which includes administering tests; compiling instructional materials to be used in the tutoring process; and performing related duties.

Daily

10%

4.

Maintains student records, evaluations, and reports.

Daily

10%

5.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.

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