Long Term Substitute - Public Safety & Criminal Justice Instructor

Position: Public Safety & Criminal Justice InstructorLocation: Stafford Technical CenterReports to & Evaluated by: STC Director or designeeUnion/Pay Scale: REA TeacherPosition SummaryThe Public Safety & Criminal Justice Instructor plans and delivers a state-approved career and technicaleducation program for students in grades 1012. The instructor prepares students for postsecondary studyand entry-level careers in law enforcement, corrections, forensics, emergency services, and related publicsafety fields. The program offers dual enrollment college credit and industry-recognized credentials.Essential Duties

• Implement the state-approved Public Safety & Criminal Justice curriculum, aligned with program competencies, industry standards, and articulation agreements.
• Plan and deliver full-day instruction that blends classroom theory, lab work, and applied, project-based learning (e.g., mock crime scenes, evidence collection and processing, report writing, courtroom simulations).
• Teach core content, including the criminal justice system, criminal and constitutional law, policing, corrections, courts, forensic science, crime scene investigation, emergency response, and professional ethics.
• Prepare students for industry certifications and college-credit coursework offered through the program.
• Assess student mastery of technical and employability skills using program competencies and proficiency-based grading.
• Maintain accurate grades, attendance, and competency records in the districts student information system.
• Communicate student progress to students, families, sending schools, and support staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain approval as an adjunct faculty member with the programs postsecondary partner and meet its course and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, courts, and other agencies to arrange guest speakers, field experiences, job shadows, and work-based learning.
• Model professionalism, ethics, and respect consistent with public safety standards and district policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelors degree in criminal justice, public safety, forensic science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years work experience in public safety or criminal justice, as required for Vermont CTE educator licensure.
• Vermont educator license with appropriate CTE endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Eligibility for approval as adjunct faculty with the programs postsecondary partner.
• Appropriate industry certifications for the field.

Preferred

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adolescents or adult learners
• Experience with project-based learning and proficiency-based assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge of criminal justice systems, public safety operations, and forensic and crime scene practices.
• Ability to translate field experience into engaging, hands-on learning for high school students.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills with teens.
• Clear written and verbal communication with students, families, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Organization and recordkeeping skills, including use of Google Workspace and student information systems.
• Commitment to student growth, equity, and preparing all students for postsecondary success.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, and move about the classroom and school for extended periods.
• Lift and carry equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.
• Demonstrate and supervise hands-on activities, including scenario-based exercises, some of which may take place outdoors.
• Work in a school setting with frequent interruptions and active student supervision.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.