Criminal Justice Career & Technical Education Anticipated 26-27 SY

Job Summary: This position provides instruction in a Criminal Justice Career and Technical Education pathway. The role emphasizes applied real-world learning aligned with RIDE CTE standards and includes mentoring students to support their academic personal and career development. The teacher delivers engaging instruction assesses student progress maintains a safe and supportive classroom environment and promotes student growth and career readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Design implement and deliver curriculum aligned with Rhode Island CTE standards RIDE requirements and current industry practices.
• Instruct students in foundational and advanced criminal justice topics including law enforcement public safety and legal systems.
• Apply real-world criminal justice practices in instructional settings to prepare students with both academic knowledge and experiential workforce-ready skills.
• Contribute to program development including curriculum planning equipment selection and industry partnerships.
• Supervise and support students in a laboratory-based instructional setting.
• Participate in required professional development training and certification activities.
• Foster a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment for high school students.
• Collaborate with school administrators counselors and community and industry partners to support student success.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Current or retired law enforcement professional with documented field experience in policing corrections public safety or a related criminal justice role.
• Familiarity with safety protocols risk management and supervision in classroom or laboratory-based environments.
• Experience working with students in educational training mentoring or supervisory capacities preferred supporting CTEs focus on engaging relevant hands-on learning.
• Education:
• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.
• Masters Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Certification:
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Must be eligible for Rhode Island Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification in the Criminal Justice program area.