Perkins EMT and Paramedic Learning Assistant

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

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The primary responsibility of this grant-funded, temporary position is to provide academic assistance to EMT & Paramedic students.

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Works under the general supervision of the EMT/Paramedic Program Faculty Lead.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasional travel may be required.

Assist the faculty member in EMT/Paramedic classes as needed

Assist the EMT/Paramedic department staff and faculty in the remediation process for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the EMT/Paramedic program.

Facilitate individual and group academic coaching sessions to students in the EMT/Paramedic programs.

Serve as point of contact for EMT/Paramedic students who are at risk and work with appropriate staff and faculty to ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance

Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in grasping and applying subject matter

Develop and provide study skills workshops for EMT/Paramedic students

Hold study tables for students, focusing on facilitating effective and efficient study habits for EMT/Paramedic course content

Provide assistance in developing cross-curricular activities to promote the success of students in the program and then implementing those activities for specific students in the program

Document student interactions as determined by Academic Support Department

Provide lead instructor with follow-up of what topics were tutored with the student and areas of concern

Any other duties as assigned

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist