What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Criminal Justice Instructor position at Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative?
The Criminal Justice Instructor will develop and implement curriculum that adheres to the Chapter 74 Career and Technical Education frameworks and performance standards that will prepare students for the various fields associated with Criminal Justice/Legal and Protective Services, including but not limited to trial procedures, court stenography, constitutional and criminal law, interviewing techniques, crime scene investigations, community policing, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Select appropriate books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
2. Develop and implement program curriculum.
3. Create scope and sequence (including exploratory) and adopt a methodology to ensure student achievement and proficiency in the content area.
4. Plan and maintain a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
5. Develop and implement daily lesson plans to teach skills required to develop competence in the content area.
6. Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
7. Develop and implement hands-on projects that align with the CTE Frameworks.
8. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
9. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
10. Assess student progress on a regular basis by establishing an evaluation criteria in alignment with collaborative procedures for content area projects to measure progress and competency.
11. Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
12. Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase student knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videos, and slides.
13. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
14. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
15. Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement, and post-secondary education.
16. Transport students to off-campus activities as necessary, while supervision to maintain a safe learning environment.
17. Develop and maintain a budget for supplies, ensure proper storage and security of supplies, tools, equipment, and obtain quotes.
18. Ability to effectively communicate with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
19. Ability to relate and work with a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, other instructors, other collaborative staff members, parents/guardians/caregivers, students, visitors, and the community.
20. Assist administration in implementing all collaborative policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
21. Assist administration in implementing LPVEC goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the LPVEC.
22. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
23. Maintain and improve professional competence by remaining current in subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, researching information, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
24. Maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by LPVEC and State law.
25. Perform other duties as required by the Director of Career and Technical Education.
Salary : $51,713 - $96,819