Instructional Assistant Program Coordinator - Multi-Agency Public Safety

The Department of Fire Services (DFS) is recruiting to fill the position of Multi-Agency Public Safety (Active Shooter Hostile Event Response / Fire Investigation) Instructional Assistant Program Coordinator. 

In order to be considered for this position, at time of application, please upload a cover letter stating and resume demonstrating your experience; as well as any other applicable certifications and proof of the highest degree obtained above high school if applicable.

The ideal candidate will be able to work two to three days per week in Multi-Agency Public Safety program area and be willing to travel to deliver programs across the Commonwealth.  This is a part-time contract position with no benefits.

Description of Duties 

• Responsible for providing supervision of multiple classes at all MFA campuses and throughout the Commonwealth
• Reviews and summarizes student evaluations
• Conducts program review for Multi-Agency Public Safety program area and becomes involved in re‐development of existing programs and development of new programs
• Prepares new equipment and/or replacement equipment lists annually and submits to Program Coordinator
• Works closely with Support branch of DFS to ensure proper equipment and media are delivered to training sites
• Develops new instructors through coaching, mentoring, teaching, and guiding
• Observes instructors and provides guidance in program delivery
• Actively participates in coordinator meetings
• Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for the program
• Develops tests, questionnaires, and procedures to measure effectiveness of curriculum and to determine if program objectives are met
• Recommends purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids to meet the needs of the program
• Works with staff in assessment, curriculum development, management of student behavior, and use of materials and equipment
• Observes, evaluates, and recommends changes in work of instructional staff to strengthen teaching skills in classroom
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates training programs and other learning opportunities for instructors to study new classroom procedures, instructional materials, and teaching aids
• Reviews and grades written test scores and skill sheets and counsels students when necessary
• Prepares subjective evaluations on students for outstanding performance and non‐acceptable performance and counsels the student and notifies the Chief of the Department
• May be assigned additional projects by MFA management
• Facilitates NFA courses related to program division as needed to audit for internal instruction of state-sponsored deliveries
• Actively participates in simulation (SIM) software trainings
• Actively participates in curriculum development and virtual delivery platform trainings
• Responsible for creating simulations for use in training programs
• As needed, assists the Coordinator in reviewing training applications submitted for credential credit