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Tidewater Community College

Clinical Education Specialist (EMS)

🇺🇸 Virginia Beach, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $58K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 6th, 2025

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Tidewater Community College is hiring a Clinical Education Specialist (EMS). The role involves coordinating clinical education, ensuring proper documentation of student evaluations, orienting clinical supervisors, and managing student placements in clinical and internship sites to meet accreditation standards and prepare EMS students for professional emergency care.

Highlights
  • Coordinate and oversee clinical education and field internship placements for EMS students.
  • Ensure documentation and evaluation of student clinical performance aligned with national EMS education standards.
  • Provide orientation and training for paramedics, EMTs, and preceptors supervising students in clinical settings.
  • Maintain compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and accreditation standards such as CoAEMSP.
  • Foster partnerships with healthcare and public safety agencies to support student placements.
  • Required knowledge includes EMS curriculum, student competency assessments, adult learning theory, and clinical instruction methodologies.
  • Must have current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or state-licensed paramedic.
  • Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and data management skills are essential.
  • Position is full-time, non-exempt, with a pay range of $45,000 to $58,000, funded through June 2028.
  • Some travel is required and work schedule includes some evenings and weekends.

Clinical Education Specialist (EMS) Full Description

Clinical Education Specialist (EMS)

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Working Title  | Clinical Education Specialist (EMS)
Role Title  | Program Admin Sp I
Role Code  | 19211-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 295R0827
Agency  | Tidewater Community College
Division  | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Virginia Beach - 810
Hiring Range  | $45,000 - $58,000, commensurate w/ experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time  | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  | No
Work Schedule  | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, to include some evenings and weekends
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Clinical Education Specialist must1) Coordinate clinical education.2) Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of student clinical performance.3) Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical and capstone field internship sites; and4) Coordinate the students’ assignments in the clinical and field internship sites.
5) Comply with the accreditation standards

The Clinical Education Specialist for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs have a critical role in bridging classroom instruction with real-world emergency care experiences. This position is responsible for overseeing and supporting all aspects of clinical and field internship education, ensuring that EMS students are placed in high-quality, hands-on learning environments that reflect the dynamic nature of prehospital care.

The specialist ensures that all clinical and capstone field internship personnel—such as paramedics, EMTs, and preceptors—are thoroughly oriented to the program’s educational standards, expectations, and evaluation processes. They maintain accurate and timely documentation of student performance and progression, ensuring that each learner meets competency benchmarks aligned with national EMS education standards and provides regular updates to the Program Director and Dean.

By coordinating student placements, cultivating strong partnerships with healthcare and public safety agencies, and upholding a culture of excellence and accountability, the Clinical Education Specialist ensures that EMS students are fully prepared to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in the field.

This is a restricted funded position. Funded through June 2028.
Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications  | Documented experience in emergency medical services. Knowledge of EMS curriculum. Knowledge of National EMS education standards and certification requirements (e.g., CoAEMSP). Knowledge of clinical and field internship structures and best practices. Knowledge of student evaluation and competency-based assessment methods. Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and accreditation compliance. Knowledge of adult learning theory and clinical instruction methodologies. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience in or with relationship-building with clinical partners and preceptors. Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Experience and skilled in data tracking, documentation, and reporting. Experience and skilled Training and orientation delivery. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing clinical site availability and student needs. Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail in documentation and compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead and support students and clinical partners in achieving program goals. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or state-licensed paramedic.

Additional Considerations  | n/a
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | Some
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | CLS_3923P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 08/05/2025
Job Close Date  | 08/18/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | tcc.edu
Contact Name  |
Email  |
Phone Number  |

Special Instructions to Applicants  | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information  |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87415
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to work in person. 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Alternative Hiring Process Letter