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Information Systems Technician Instructor

FITT Scientific is seeking instructors with experience in Information Systems Technician operations to work at Petaluma, CA to provide instructional services to meet the Coast Guard's unique needs in training students attending "A" and "C" schools at the Training Center.

Instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare classroom or training areas and pick-up and return training devices, as needed
• Perform basic maintenance on training aids and/or equipment, as needed
• Prepare and execute to USCG Instructional standards in the conduct of classroom / laboratory / seminar / conference / discussion / lecture / demonstration / practical exercises per class training schedule
• Supplement the course curriculum and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned from specific/relevant training and after-action reviews, doctrine; current and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) into the daily instruction
• Assist in conducting and assessing student critiques to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions to improve performance
• Schedule and conduct remedial training and student retests
• Maintain and update a class status reports reflecting number of students in training and class progression
• Review and summarize student course critique, schedule remedial training as needed
• Conduct academic counseling
• Assist in grading written tests
• Assist in grading results performance tests
• Review and grade homework projects, and assist in the preparation of student-written evaluation upon student graduation for certain courses
• Review a student's record for progression
• Make entries on student record of training form
• Complete Training Quality Reports and complete reports on students identified as receiving deficient training
• Prepare, process and forward required training records and/or any additional documentation IAW USCG Training Center (TRACEN) policies and procedures on student release prior to graduation.
• Receive instructor evaluations and modify execution of instructional activities based upon constructive criticism from students, peer faculty and supervisors to improve performance outcomes.

Provide recommendations and solutions in the area of performance-based computer training and shall manage and maintain classroom computer systems and perform all necessary troubleshooting, hardware/software upgrades, routine backups, and equipment replacement to support each class.

Education/Experience (Required): High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess two (2) Years' of verifiable experience as a primary classroom instructor. Examples of instructor experience include, but are not limited to: public/ private school teacher, college instructor, military instructor. As applicable, proof of credentialing or successful completion of an instructor. certification course may be required. Certification in either CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ Must possess subject matter expertise in the following areas: data network software and hardware, client/server environments, Microsoft products, CompTIA A+ or Network+, Helpdesk management, use of test equipment in the maintenance and repair of computer and related equipment, troubleshoot and follow system administration/network maintenance procedures, electrical safety, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Must be a US citizen

Additional Requirements: None

Physical Demands: Stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time while delivering training. Be able to maneuver in and out of strategic and tactical equipment, and capable of lifting and moving electronic equipment in excess of 40lbs in and out of classrooms and labs.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Type Work: Full Time, 40 hours a week. Shift work or flexed work may be required. FITT Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.