CTE Fire Skills Instructor

West Ada School District

CTE Fire Skills Instructor

Hourly Part-Time

Purpose

The CTE Fire Skills Instructor supports the primary instructor in providing hands-on fire science instruction skills practice and assessment for students enrolled in the Fire Services program. This position assists students in developing foundational firefighting skills safe work practices teamwork and career readiness through supervised skills labs simulations and practical learning experiences aligned with program curriculum and industry standards.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Assist the primary instructor in delivering hands-on instruction and skills development aligned with Fire Services curriculum industry standards and applicable certification requirements.

Demonstrate foundational firefighting techniques emergency response procedures proper equipment use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.

Support the preparation and delivery of skills labs simulations training drills and other practical learning activities.

Supervise and actively engage students during hands-on training activities to promote safe practices skill development teamwork and student participation.

Reinforce classroom instruction through guided practice demonstrations and applied learning experiences.

Observe student performance provide constructive feedback and assist the primary instructor with documenting student skill development and assessment results.

Assist students in preparing for applicable skills assessments certifications and career opportunities within the fire service and emergency response fields.

Maintain a safe organized and professional training environment and consistently reinforce established safety procedures and expectations.

Assist with the inspection organization inventory and maintenance of training equipment PPE and supplies; promptly report equipment concerns or safety hazards.

Communicate student progress safety concerns and program needs to the primary instructor in a timely manner.

Collaborate with the primary instructor District staff and local fire service partners to support student learning and career exploration opportunities.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant fire service practices equipment and safety standards and participate in required District and program training.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies procedures and safety practices.
• Be an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Foundational firefighting techniques fire prevention practices emergency response procedures and fire service operations.

Proper use inspection care and maintenance of firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment.

Current fire service safety practices procedures terminology and industry standards.

Principles and practices related to safe participation in fire training exercises simulations and skills labs.

Effective methods for demonstrating technical skills and providing hands-on instruction and feedback.

Basic principles of working with engaging and mentoring high school students in a career and technical education environment.

Professional expectations teamwork and career-readiness skills applicable to fire service and emergency response professions.

Ability to:

Clearly demonstrate firefighting techniques equipment use and other technical skills in a manner appropriate for high school students.

Assist students in safely practicing and developing fire service skills under the direction of the primary instructor.

Engage motivate and mentor students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and expectations.

Observe student performance and provide clear constructive and timely feedback.

Monitor students closely during skills labs simulations and training activities and respond appropriately to potential safety concerns.

Follow and consistently reinforce established safety protocols program procedures and instructor direction.

Communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing with students staff and fire service partners.

Establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with students instructors District staff and community partners.

Organize equipment materials and training activities with strong attention to detail.

Work independently when appropriate while functioning collaboratively under the direction of the primary instructor.

Exercise sound judgment and remain calm and responsive during hands-on training activities and simulated emergency situations.

Maintain regular attendance and reliability consistent with the scheduled needs of the Fire Services program.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

EMT Certification Required

Relevant fire service certification such as Firefighter I.

Minimum of two years of firefighting or related fire service experience.

Valid drivers license.

Current CPR Healthcare Provider Instructor certification preferred.

Fire Instructor I certification and previous teaching training or instructional experience preferred.

Degree in Fire Science Emergency Management Education or a related field preferred.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Sufficient visual acuity with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.
• Sufficient personal mobility flexibility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to lift up to 100 pounds to sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period of time and work in an office environment.

Evaluation

Yearly by supervisor

Terms of Employment

To be determined by calendar year.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Hourly part-time position; work schedule and hours are determined by program needs.

Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for scheduled training activities.

As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho

Approved: RS10/8/26