Job Title: Criminal Justice Teacher                                   

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:   Campus Principal                                                       

Pay Grade: PG7 or PG8

Dept./School: Kennedy High Sschool

Date Revised: 9/2019

****This position is for the current 2019-2020 School Year***

Terms of Employment:
10 months/187 days per year. Salary is on the Teacher Salary Schedule on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. Starting teacher salary for 2019-2020 is $53,000.00 with Bachelor's degree; and additional stipend of $1,523.00 for Master's degree, with additional consideration for directly related experience.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment.

Primary Purpose: 

Provide students with appropriate, hands-on, learning activities and meaningful instruction. Assist in developing student’s competencies that allow them to successfully enter a post-secondary school and/or training program or entrance to the job market with the ability to function in a multifaceted industry that offers ever-expanding opportunities. Provide students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search, interviewing, and resume writing skills. Provide opportunities for students to earn industry certifications. Provide opportunities for student growth by assisting in providing a student organization, student competitions, and advisory committee for program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; plus two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten (10) years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching, and current licensure by a state or nationally recognized accrediting agency in any approved occupations for the classes you will be teaching; OR
• Associates' degree from an accredited institution; plus two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten (10) years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching, and current licensure by a state or nationally recognized accrediting agency in any approved occupations for the classes you will be teaching; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent; plus five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten (10) years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching, and current licensure by a state or nationally recognized accrediting agency in any approved occupations for the classes you will be teaching.

Experience:

Two years of experience in the Law Enforcement field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with at-risk youth
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of professional law enforcement equipment
• Ability to recruit and maintain students in program
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technology in teaching and learning
• Enthusiasm for building relationships with all students, faculty and staff
• Ability to seek industry partnerships to obtain additional learning opportunities for students
• Ability to prepare students to “effectively” compete in events such as Police Explorers Competition.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s), if necessary.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.