Emergency Services Director jobs in the United States

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Teaches credited speech courses as assigned in accordance with course standards and approved syllabi. (Performed by all incumbents)

·        Teaches primarily face-to-face and hybrid classes on campus to promote student retention and program completion

·        Delivers effective instruction that meets the needs of diverse students

·        Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to different learning styles

·        Demonstrates effective classroom management and organization

35%

Organizes and administers the educational program per the goals and objectives of the program and/or college

·        Performs administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, student records, and student evaluations.

·        Evaluates selects and requests educational materials and equipment.

·        Prepares and evaluates program budgets.

·        Completes all reports and records promptly maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.

5%

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited courses. (Performed by all incumbents)

·        Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.

·        Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.

·        Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.

·        Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.

·        Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.

·        Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.

5%

Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)

·        Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve the objectives and goals of students.

·        Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.

·        Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college-sponsored activities or programs as required.

·        Prepares program reports for submission to the supervisor within specified time frames of request.

·        Maintains a presence on campus during regular business hours to be available for meetings, department functions, and administrative tasks.

5%

Provide for quality instructional services

·        Prepare and deliver effective instructional material using a variety of teaching methods.

·        Establish a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures.

·        Evaluate and assesses the educational needs and progress of program students.

·        Create an atmosphere conducive to student learning.

·        Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to perform and monitor instructional services.

3%

Maintain and develop continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.

·        Evaluate current instructional techniques and support material.

·        Plan and implement a systematic program review.

·        Evaluate and develop strategies to improve program standards.

·        Evaluate and develop strategies for recruitment and retention of students.

5%

Coordinate departmental activities.

·        Coordinate program and faculty schedules.

·        Hire and schedule adjunct faculty.

·        Administer the program budget.

·        Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to coordinate and monitor departmental activities.

2%

Participate in college and community activities.

·        Participate in standing or ad hoc committees on campus.

·        Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.

·        Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.

·        Maintain relationships with community partners.

3%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

·        Establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student's progress.

·        Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.

·        Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.

5%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.

·        Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary per established guidelines.

·        Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.

·        Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.

·        Promptly notifies the supervisor of defective equipment.

2%

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.

·        Attends the required number of hours of required training.

·        Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.

·        Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.

·        Exhibits and models positive work ethics.

3%

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

·        Prepares and submits student’s progress and participation reports per the prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.

·        Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.

·        Analyze collected data for program improvement.

·        Compiles and submits reports on time manner to the supervisor.

5%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

·        Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings, both on and off campus, that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.

·        Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.

·        Actively recruits for advisory committee members.

5%

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.

·        Advises students on course selection and other pertinent matters professionally and effectively.

·        Conducts office hours and is available on campus during regular business hours to assist walk-in students as needed

·        Actively participates in staff and faculty meetings as needed to discuss students' progress, problems, and/or programs.

·        Serves as a mentor for adjunct faculty within the program area; is available on campus for adjunct faculty who teach face-to-face or hybrid classes.

5%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

·        Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

·        Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

·        Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

·        Accepts direction and feedback from the supervisor and follows through appropriately.

·        Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to the policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

5%

Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

·        Actively recruits students for classes by explaining the training offered and prepares a master schedule for departmental class offerings.

·        Prepares orientation for new students using effective materials while displaying a professional and courteous manner.

·        Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school.

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5%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

2%

Physical Demands:

 Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

O

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

O

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. 

O

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

N

This position is stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work-site to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Noisy environments.

O

Medium work includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

Heavy work includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

O

Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C