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. This is a part-time, contract position with no benefits

In order to be considered for this position, at time of application, you must upload a cover letter; detail resume demonstrating your experience; proof of certifications; proof of the highest degree obtained above high school if applicable

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 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

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