FLSA: Exempt

DIVISION: Academic

PAY GRADE: CIT2

DEPARTMENT: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK DAYS: 187

JOB CODE: 150

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of Public Safety; assesses and encourages student progress; manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

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Education Level: Associate degree or higher in criminal justice or a PSC-determined equivalent; and at least 2 years of work experience in public Law Enforcement Services, Correction Services, Emergency and Fire Management Services, Security and Protective Services or Legal Services.

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Certification/License Required Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or eligible for PSC Trade and Industry (T&I) Technical Specialist in Public Safety

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Experience: 2 years occupational work experience in the Public Safety Industry

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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Public Safety curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.

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Complies with state and system level regulations and policies; including the rules of the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics for Educators.

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Integrates core content academics and embeds the CCGPS Literacy Anchor Standards for Technical Subjects within the program delivery of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) curriculum for Public Safety’s career pathways’ courses.

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Models enthusiasm for Public Safety and demonstrates current innovations in the industry, including competition within the global economy.

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Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific formative/summative assessments, and industry-recognized technical skill assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ industry certification competency levels attainment and/or the monitoring and development of individual learning growth and student progress towards achieving Individual Graduation Plan’s (IGPs) goals.

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Sponsors/infuses co-curricular Skills USA career tech student organizational (CTSO) experiences to students in the program for the purpose of leadership development, advanced technical skills attainment, workforce readiness preparation, and college career-readiness studies.

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Manages and maintains program’s assigned equipment, software, and supplies.

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Maintains professional development competence through on-going educational and professional development training, as required for certification.

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Engages, conducts, and documents meeting minutes of an active local Public Safety Advisory Committee for the curriculum area’s career-related activities support.

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Establishes and maintains industry and post-secondary connections to promote/encourage students’ participation in continuing education opportunities; including College Credit Now’s Move On When Ready (MOWR), Dual Enrollment, Joint Enrollment, and Articulation Credit programs.

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Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.