Criminal Justice Teacher

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PROTECTIVE SERVICES CHAPTER 74 TEACHER - CTE

The Criminal Justice/Protective Services program introduces students to a variety of careers including police officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), or FBI agent.

• Hold and maintain a valid Massachusetts DESE certification appropriate for the grade level and subject area.
• Possess an Associate's degree or higher degree related to the Criminal Justice/Protective Services subject matter and skills to be taught, in addition to any DESE required coursework.
• Have at least four years of full-time employment experience directly related to criminal justice.
• Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
• Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and the larger educational community.

Director of Career Vocational and Technical Education

Chapter 74 Program - CVTE Criminal Justice/Protective Services Instructor:

• Surefully delivering instruction and content standards on topics related to criminal justice and proceedings as identified in the strands of the DESE Chapter 74 Frameworks.
• Maintain and supervise student membership, involvement and competition in DECA.
• Employ a variety of research-based instructional strategies and instructional media consistent with the capabilities, needs and physical limitations of students.
• Educate students in underlying principles of technology, planning, best business practices, employability skills, and technical skills related to the DESE Chapter 74 Frameworks as well as responsibilities for School-based instruction.
• Teach and engage a diverse student population, including students with limited proficiency in English and/or with special educational needs.

In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

FY 26-27 Salary Range: $59,491 to $105,164

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Postings current as of 6/1/2026 5:59:00 AM CST.