What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Instructor - maternity leave position at Blue River Career Programs Career Center?
Position: Blue River Career Programs is seeking to hire a Criminal Justice instructor to fill a maternity leave from January 5, 2026 to April 5, 2026.
Date: December 8, 2025
Job Requirements:
- Valid Substitute teaching permit in the State of Indiana OR a valid teaching license in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or related field.
- Must meet minimum credentialing requirements for Dual Credit Institution (bachelor’s degree required/master’s degree preferred)
- Possess successful experience of at least five years in the Criminal Justice industry and/or a degree in the Criminal Justice field.
Job Description:
- Display a deep knowledge of the subject matter and be able to pass this knowledge on to your students.
- Provide students with standards/skills based curriculum and training that is aligned to NLPS, leading to dual credit hours through IvyTech.
- Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment of education professionals to create the best career ready skills for our students.
- Follow lesson plans left by the criminal justice instructor.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
- Use effective classroom management skills and practices while conducting daily classroom activities for 10th-12 grade students in a multi period format.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment that promotes student learning.
- Make modifications to lessons based on knowledge of each student’s IEP and 504 plan.
- Adhere to all BRCP governing board policies and procedures.