What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ch 74 Public Safety Teacher (Criminal Justice) FY 26-27 position at Southeastern Regional Technical High School?
DESCRIPTION: Southeastern is dedicated to providing instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Chapter 74 Vocational
Technical Education Frameworks in Public Safety. The instructor delivers rigorous, relevant, and hands-on learning
experiences that prepare students for entry-level career pathways in law enforcement, fire services, emergency
management, security, corrections, emergency medical response, and related public safety fields,
OUR STUDENTS: Southeastern is a diverse, multicultural vocational technical high school, which serves over 1700 students. The students balance the rigors of a complete academic course of studies with technical skill training in over 20 career majors. Our students are prepared for college, career, and/or additional technical training.
upon graduation.
JOB DESCRIPTON: We are looking for a dedicated High School Public Safety Teacher to educate students on various
aspects of the public safety professions.. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public safety with a
concentration in fire safety preferred. This role involves creating lesson plans, delivering engaging instruction and assessment,
and preparing students for careers in public safety or further education in the field.
SCHEDULE & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All Positions:
- School-Year (182 days from September - June)
- 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Eligible for Employee Benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, state pension, college course reimbursement, etc.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- Develop and implement a curriculum that covers the fundamental aspects of criminal justice, including law enforcement, the court system, corrections, and forensic science. that align with Ch 74 frameworkS
- Assess student performance through assignments, tests, quizzes & projects, and hands-on activities and provide constructive feedback on their growth and development.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
- Stay current with developments in the field of Public Safety and integrate relevant updates into the curriculum.
- Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and Advisory Board members.
- Collaboration with colleagues for the overall success of the Ch 74 Public Safety department. Develop and implement lesson plans, projects, and assessments that incorporate current public safety practices, laws, and standards.
- Provide hands-on training in areas such as emergency response, fire safety, crime scene processing, incident management, public safety communications, and community policing.
- Collaborate with local police, fire, EMS, emergency management agencies, and other public safety partners to enhance curriculum and work-based learning opportunities
- Coordinate guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips, and career exploration events
- Support cooperative education placements and work-based learning activities
- Integrate employability skills, leadership development, and career readiness into daily instruction
- Maintain industry-standard equipment and ensure safe use of tools, materials, and simulation environments.
- Accept additional responsibilities as may be required under the direction of the Vocational Supervisor(s).
Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess a Chapter 74 teaching license in Public Safety (formally Criminal Justice) or the education and
employment experience necessary to obtain a Ch 74 license.
These include:
- Associate degree or higher degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught
- Four years of full-time employment experience directly related to the field of the license sought
- Passing score on each test (written test, performance test) in criminal justice
- Achieve a passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Position Type: Ch 74 Teacher
- Positions Available: 1
- Salary: Teacher Contract (contract still being negotiated; salary will be adjusted accordingly)
- Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa Required
COMPENSATION: Teachers are school-year employees paid in 21 or 26 equal installments from September - June (or August if 26 pays).
BENEFITS: Teachers are eligible for the full complement of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, course reimbursement, public pension, and more.
Contact Information
Mary Kobey
Southeastern Regional School District
250 Foundry St.
Easton, MA 02375
mkobey@sersd.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School 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.
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