Anticipated Public Safety CTE Instructor

Anticipated Public Safety CTE Instructor

Description:

The Public Safety Instructor prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and professional practices necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and related public safety fields. The instructor is responsible for delivering the Chapter 74 Public Safety frameworks and creating real-world, scenario-based learning experiences that reflect industry standards, legal foundations, and emergency response protocols. The program emphasizes constitutional law, emergency response, public safety systems, and ethical decision-making to prepare students for postsecondary education,
training academies, and careers in public safety.

Location: Everett High School

Required Education/Experience: 

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Vocational Technical Public Safety Teacher or licensed as a Criminal Justice teacher (or eligible to obtain licensure)
• Associate’s degree or higher related to legal studies, criminal justice, public safety, emergency services, fire science, or a related field
• A minimum of 4 years of full-time employment experience directly related to public safety (e.g., legal, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatch, corrections, military, or related field)
• Ability to document employment experience in accordance with DESE licensure requirements (including employer verification letters or self-employment documentation as applicable)
• Passing score on required licensure assessments, including:
• Relevant Vocational Technical written and performance tests
• Communication & Literacy Skills Test (MTEL) or Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST)

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in legal studies, criminal justice, public safety, or a related field
• SEI Endorsement
• Prior experience in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, emergency management, or dispatch
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid, BLS, Firefighter I/II, EMT, Incident Command System/NIMS)
• Experience working with youth or in an educational setting
• 3 or more years of high school teaching experience in CTE
• Experience working in an urban public school setting
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Duties:

• Deliver curriculum aligned to MA DESE Public Safety frameworks, including criminal justice, emergency response, law enforcement procedures, and fire services
• Teach foundational concepts such as constitutional law, public safety systems, investigative procedures, and emergency response protocols
• Facilitate hands-on, scenario-based learning (e.g., mock trials, emergency simulations, incident response activities)
• Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials (e.g., CPR/First Aid, OSHA, BLS)
• Integrate ethics, community engagement, and cultural competency into instruction
• Support development of communication skills for emergency and public-facing situations
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in active, applied learning
• Develop lesson plans that incorporate real-world applications, simulations, and project-based learning
• Assess and document student progress and provide timely feedback
• Maintain classroom equipment and ensure safe practices aligned to public safety standards
• Collaborate with administration to develop and refine curriculum, scope & sequence, and program growth
• Build partnerships with local police, fire departments, EMS agencies, and public safety organizations
• Support work-based learning opportunities, field experiences, and career exploration
• Create a classroom environment that emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Maintain accurate student records in alignment with district and state requirements
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program improvement efforts
• Develop partnerships with industry professionals and serve as liaison to the Program Advisory Committee and attend two meetings per year
• Ensure equitable access and support for all students
• Collaborate with school adjustment and guidance counselors to support students' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Incorporate social-emotional learning standards and curriculum that promote a sense of belonging, inclusion, self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with special education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are consistently and adequately delivered.
• Incorporate language activities that align with the WIDA Standards into content instruction, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of Career & Technical Education

Salary:

Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. -SY 26-27 Pay Range - $65,178-$125,654.

Everett Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Salary : $65,178 - $125,654