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Department: Public Safety
Position #: 0700516
Reports To: Public Safety Dean, Academic or Associate
LOCATION: District Wide - Position requires availability to instruct on campus and in flexible delivery modes.
STANDARD HOURS: Hours vary based upon student demand
MINIMUM STARTING RATE OF PAY: $25.00 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY The Fire Teaching Assistant Instructor the mission and values of the college providing supportive instruction to any lead instructor and all students participating within the courses assigned. The Assistant Instructor will maintain knowledge of all current curriculum knowledge, license or certifications, and awareness of current successful teaching strategies for student success. The Fire Teaching Assistant will maintain communication with all necessary departments and instructors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.
Essential Functions Statement(s) - Complies with College and lead instructor policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, providing grades on a timely basis.
- Complies with all aspects of Board policies and work rules.
- Maintains an effective line of communications with students, customer-based clientele, college community members, other full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty members.
- Evaluates student performance and provides regular feedback in courses taught.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statements (s)- Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.
- Student Success - Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Accountability - accept responsibility and account for actions of self.
- Customer Oriented - take care of the customers' needs while following College procedures.
- Detail Oriented - pay attention to the details of a project or task.
- Interpersonal - get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Motivation - inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
- Organized -follow a systematic method of performing a task.
- Self-Motivated - internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Time Management - utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: Firefighter 1 Certified, Firefighter 2 Certified, Emergency Services Instructor 1 CertifiedClass B CDL Preferred
Experience: 2 years with a Fire Department**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.
Computer Skills:Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, various online learning-based program navigation, PeopleSoft experience preferred
Other Requirements:- Educational teaching strategies and motivational techniques for classroom instruction
- Ability to learn and use technology and alternative delivery methods, including but not limited to: online instruction and the use of distance education.
- Skill in communication and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds and persons with physical and/or learning disabilities.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the curriculum.
- Previous teaching experience with adult learners is desirable.
- Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
- Ability to work non-standard hours including evening or weekend hours.
- Maintain required certifications, licenses for teaching in respective curriculum.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Districts standard insurance policy terms.
Certifications:Possibility to secure and maintain a Wisconsin Technical College System Provisional Certification.
Physical Abilities N - Not ApplicableO - Occasionally - up to 33 percent of the time or 0 to 2.5 hours per dayF - Frequently - 33 to 66 percent of the time or 2.5 - 5.5 hours per dayC - Constantly - more than 66 percent of the time or more than 5.5 hours per day
AbilityNOFCLift/CarryNOFCStand? ? ? ? 10 lbs or less? ? ? ? Walk? ? ? ? 11 - 20 lbs? ? ? ? Sit? ? ? ? 21 - 50 lbs? ? ? ? Handling/Fingering? ? ? ? 51-100 lbs? ? ? ? Reach Outward? ? ? ? Over 100 lbs? ? ? ? Reach Above Shoulder? ? ? ?
Push/PullNOFCClimb? ? ? ? 12 lbs or less? ? ? ? Crawl? ? ? ? 13-25 lbs? ? ? ? Squat or Kneel? ? ? ? 26-40 lbs? ? ? ? Bend? ? ? ? 41-100 lbs? ? ? ?
Work Environment ? Vision ? Sense of Sound ? Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at ...@nwtc.edu or 920-###-####.Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ( each a protected class ). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) ###-#### or ...@nwtc.edu.