What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Career Pathway Instructor position at West Burlington Independent School District?
Description:
The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking a public safety career pathway instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. The program will introduce students to all areas of public safety. Including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, and corrections. Individuals with extensive experience in public safety are encouraged to apply. They will work with the district to obtain certification as a Career & Technical Education instructor.
Required Information:
Cover Letter
Resume
Completed Application
3 Reference Letters
Certification
Copy of Transcripts
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Open Until Filled
Public Safety Career Instructor
Position Purpose
- Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Curriculum Directory, to develop students' skills and competence to introduce students to all areas of public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, and corrections.
Essential Functions
- Works with an advisory committee to maintain current industry standards are included within program instruction.
- Develops and maintains relevant curriculum, syllabi, and related instructional activities.
- Attains/maintains relevant program accreditation/certification.
- Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject areas, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of subject area to everyday existence, including research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
- Instructs students in the proper use and care of equipment.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with district and Iowa State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
- Career and Technical Education Certification or has the career experience in a career pathway that will lead to ability to obtain teacher licensure as required for position.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.