Lead EMT Instructor

About the position
Aparicio-Levy Technical College, part of Hillsborough County Public Schools, is hiring a Lead EMT Instructor for its state-approved Emergency Medical Technician program. The Lead EMT Instructor runs daily classroom and lab instruction, guides students through hospital clinical and field ride-along rotations, and prepares them for the National Registry EMT exam and Florida EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver EMT lectures and hands-on skills labs that follow the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework and the National EMS Education Standards
• Lead and coordinate adjunct instructors during class and skills sessions
• Evaluate student skills and complete psychomotor sign-offs and practical exams
• Track attendance, grades, and skills completion in the program's student management system
• Monitor student progress through hospital clinical and field ride-along rotations
• Keep the student-to-instructor and student-to-equipment ratios required by Florida rule
• Take part in program meetings, advisory committee work, and state program reviews
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies in good working order

Qualifications

• Current Florida Paramedic certification in good standing with the Florida Department of Health
• At least four years of field provider experience
• Completion of Level A and Level B EMS instructor coursework (National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors), or eligibility for an exemption under Florida Administrative Code 64J-1.0201
• Associate degree or higher
• At least two years of EMS teaching experience
• Current BLS Instructor certification
• Eligible for a Florida educator certificate through Hillsborough County Public Schools

Preferred

• Experience as a lead or primary instructor in an EMT program
• National Registry Paramedic certification
• Experience with online grading or student management systems

Benefits

• Hillsborough County Public Schools teacher salary schedule
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and school-calendar schedule

How to apply
Submit your resume through Indeed. Selected candidates will complete the Hillsborough County Public Schools online employment application.

Pay: From $47,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person