CTE - Law and Public Safety Teacher (Split Withrow & West High University High Schools)

Classroom Teacher - Career Technology

Position Summary

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a qualified, student-centered educator to serve as a Law and Public Safety Teacher shared between Withrow University High School and Western Hills University High School. This position is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in courses related to law, public safety, criminal justice, emergency response, public service, and career readiness. The selected candidate will support student achievement through engaging instruction, pathway development, credential-aligned learning opportunities, and strong connections to postsecondary and workforce outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to district curriculum, course expectations, and student learning needs
• Teach courses within the Law and Public Safety pathway, which may include topics related to criminal justice, public safety systems, emergency response, communications, ethics, legal responsibilities, workplace safety, and career readiness
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports positive student behavior and academic growth
• Differentiate instruction to address varied student readiness levels, learning styles, and support needs
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, project-based learning, simulations, applied learning, and performance-based assessments
• Assess student progress regularly and use data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and support student success
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grades, student progress, credentialing, and other district requirements
• Support students in developing employability skills, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, administrators, families, and district personnel to support student achievement and pathway implementation
• Build and maintain partnerships with business, industry, public agencies, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to strengthen student learning and career exposure
• Support career-connected learning opportunities, including credentialing, work-based learning, internships, and pathway development, as appropriate
• Participate in professional learning, department meetings, curriculum work, school initiatives, and other assigned responsibilities
• Travel between assigned school sites and effectively manage responsibilities across both locations
• Maintain compliance with district expectations, state requirements, and applicable career-technical education expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a CTE Provisional License
• Relevant experience in law, public safety, criminal justice, emergency services, dispatch, emergency communications, homeland security, corrections, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Ability to connect instruction to real-world college and career opportunities
• Satisfactory criminal background check and all required employment clearances

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a high school, career-technical, alternative, or workforce-development setting
• Experience in public safety communications, first response, law enforcement, or related public service fields
• Experience supporting industry credentials, pathway development, or work-based learning opportunities
• Experience building partnerships with employers, agencies, or community organizations
• Strong understanding of student engagement, career readiness, and applied instruction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of law and public safety career fields and related workforce expectations
• Ability to provide engaging, career-focused instruction that prepares students for postsecondary success
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
• Ability to organize instructional materials, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a split assignment across two school locations
• Commitment to equity, student success, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

• School-based setting with instruction provided across two high school campuses
• Frequent standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and use of classroom and instructional technology
• May include supervision of students in classroom, lab, community, or career-connected settings
• Travel between assigned buildings required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Contract Provisions:  191 days Limited Contract

Salary:  Certificated Classroom Teacher per CFT Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreement

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.