Teacher, Law Enforcement u0026 Criminal Justice

Position: Teacher, Law Enforcement u0026 Criminal Justice (26-27 School Year)
Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days per year), starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please  to review the full contract and benefits offered.  to learn more about the 916 Career & Tech Center.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development; establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students' developmental levels, needs, or potential;

and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

Typical Class Responsibilities

* Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes: identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.

* Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

* Manages student behavior, which includes: developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.

* Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance.

* Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include: parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.

* Performs related support functions, which may include: preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.

* Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Class Responsibilities

* Lead secondary students in career exploration, skill and knowledge development in criminal justice and law enforcement.

* Develop, review and revise instructional materials and strategies to facilitate maximum learning potential for each student.

* Partner with local businesses and an advisory team to ensure students are receiving opportunities to explore industry standard equipment, hands on learning and available certifications.

* Work happens in both a classroom and potential job sites in the community.

* Cultivate and activate the skills to reach learners with many abilities and from many cultures.

* Opportunity to advise a student organization provided.

Training and Experience Requirements

* Associates degree with a major in Law Enforcement

* Experience in Law Enforcement field

* License or ability to obtain license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice

Preferred Qualifications

* Teaching experience in a school setting

* Certification in the following area(s): CPR/BLS

* Master's degree with a major in criminal justice or sociology with a concentration in corrections, criminal justice, criminology or criminal studies OR Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in criminal justice, corrections, criminology or criminal studies OR Master's degree with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminal studies, criminology, sociology with a concentration in corrections or a…