Teacher Law Enforcement - Grades 9-12 Vocational

License and Certification Qualifications

• Valid Georgia teaching certification in career, technical, or agricultural education required or must meet Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) eligibility requirements.

• Associate’s Degree or higher in criminal justice or Professional Standards Commission (PSC) equivalent.

• 2 years experience in public law enforcement, correction services, emergency fire management services, security and protection services, or legal services.

• Ability to implement, deliver, promote, and expand a high-level, state-of-the-art law enforcement/public safety instruction program for high school students.
• Knowledge of law enforcement foundations, public safety, patrol and investigations techniques, and constitutional and criminal law.
• Ability to use the latest knowledge and skills related to law enforcement for both college prep and tech prep students.
• Ability to use tools related to the routine operations of law enforcement/public safety operations and projects.
• Ability to instructionally link law enforcement to both technical college, university programs, and employment.
• Ability to deliver instruction, research, experiments, data analysis, and presentation of results appropriate to law enforcement.
• Ability to use appropriate assessment instruments.
• Experience in the development and delivery of curriculum.
• Ability to develop relationships among both education and industry partners related to law enforcement/public safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and math proficiency.
• Ability to work successfully with school, district, and state level personnel.
• Ability to meet and maintain credential requirements for public law enforcement officials.

Implement, deliver, promote, and expand a high-level, state-of-the-art instructional program of law enforcement/public safety for high school students.

• Develop and prioritize short and long‑term instructional objectives based on district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum.
  • Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
  • Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
  • Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
  • Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
  • Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.
• Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students to acquire the learning Quality‑Plus Strategies (QPTS).
  • Assess students learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback to students and parents.
  • Provide collaborative learning opportunities to enhance student achievement.
• Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.
  • Monitor students progress in learning through a variety of techniques.
  • Adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results.
  • Provide criteria that allow students to measure their own progress toward an objective.
• Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.
  • Assess students learning of the AKS.
  • Provide assessments that are appropriate for the learner(s).
  • Utilize assessment results to plan for subsequent instruction.
• Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
  • Organize and arrange classroom to facilitate learning.
• Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.
  • Apply new knowledge and skills acquired in planning and delivery of student instruction.
  • Demonstrate evidence of progress toward individual goals plan.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of facilities and equipment.
  • Provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure the delivery and sponsorship of program related youth organizations and leadership competitive events.
• Conduct advisory committee meetings related specifically to the sustainability and expansion of the program.
• Maintain inventory for equipment and supplies and complete appropriate local, state, and federal reports.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.