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Job ID: 5315447

Job Description

Position Title: Criminal Justice Teacher

Salary Range: Teacher Contract

Position Length: Contractual Year

Immediate Supervisor: Director of CTE and High Schools/Building Principal

Basic Function:

This position requires a qualified CTE: Trade & Industrial Law Enforcement Training 5-12 Workplace Specialist license with documentation of industry related experience in criminal justice/law enforcement. This individual will successfully develop and implement all aspects of the Criminal Justice program to the specifications of the Indiana Department of Education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise

+ Differentiate instruction to meet individual student learning styles

+ Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, departmental, and individual criteria

+ Prepare and develop materials used in academic implementation when requested, including syllabi and program outlines in accordance with IN state standards for Criminal Justice

+ Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, absences, withdrawal, and required CTE information to appropriate offices

+ Promote positive and productive relationships with area businesses, industries, and agencies by organizing an advisory committee and holding a minimum of two meetings per school year.

+ Provide opportunities for students to participate in the appropriate CTE student organization

+ Participate in Career and Technical Education events and activities

+ Provide appropriate instruction for students to earn dual credits with post-secondary institutions

+ Provide appropriate instruction for students to learn about all aspects of the Criminal Justice system

+ Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences

+ Stay abreast of new and emerging trends in Criminal Justice to maintain relevancy in curriculum

+ Communicate regularly with parents and provide opportunities for parent involvement

+ Maintain open communication with administrators of all high schools in regard to grades, attendance, and behavior

+ Manage the behavioral, social, and emotional issues of a diverse ethnic/racial student population

+ Integrate Common Core Standards for reading, writing and math skills into the curriculum

+ Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures of SBCSC

+ Work with all schools to recruit students and keep CTE office/CGS informed of student progress and upcoming events

+ Work to retain student and promote a two year completion rate

+ Instruct high school students in interactive learning activities that focus on the criminal justice and the law enforcement systems

+ Willingness to volunteer to participate on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues

Qualifications:

+ Must hold a valid qualified CTE: Trade & Industrial Law Enforcement Training 5-12, Workplace Specialist: Law Enforcement Training 9-12

+ Must be able to obtain, at a minimum, an Indiana Workplace Specialist I teacher license. Individuals may qualify for an occupational teaching license based upon two years (4,000 hours) of directly related work experience in the field within the past five years.

+ Recent directly related work experience must be documented in the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement system

+ Must be flexible, positive, and proactive in the ability to manage a 3-hour instructional block

+ Must have knowledge of industry standards and employment opportunities

+ Must be highly organized and able to prepare students for experiential activities

+ Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, faculty, and administration

Other Considerations:

Must have a minimum of two years work experience in all aspects of the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement systems.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use close vision.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1