Criminal Justice CTE Teacher

Criminal Justice CTE Teacher

Woonsocket Education Department Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

The Woonsocket Career and Technical Center is seeking a passionate and experienced Criminal Justice Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher to launch and grow a newly approved Criminal Justice CTE program authorized by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). This is a unique opportunity to help build a program from the ground up and positively impact students preparing for careers in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, and related criminal justice fields.

The position will begin part-time during the initial phase of implementation, with the expectation of growth to a full-time role as enrollment and program offerings expand.

Summary:

The Woonsocket Learning Community provides all learners with a safe, rigorous learning experience that embraces diversity, culture, and individuality, fostering productive members of our global community. An individual who supports interdependent student-centered classrooms that promote discourse and collaboration. The Criminal Justice Instructor provides standards-based academic and technical instruction aligned with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Career and Technical Education requirements.

The instructor prepares students for careers in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, and related criminal justice fields. This position supports an approved CTE program of study and ensures compliance with state, district, and industry standards.

The CTE Teacher will report directly to the School Director with directives from the School Principal and Assistant Principals.

• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with Rhode Island CTE standards, RIDE requirements, and industry practices
• Teach foundational and advanced criminal justice concepts, including law enforcement, public safety, and legal systems
• Integrate employability skills such as communication, professionalism, teamwork, ethics, and problem-solving
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for high school students
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and community and industry partners
• Support program development, including curriculum design, equipment planning, and industry partnerships
• Supervise students in a laboratory-based instructional environment
• Participate in required professional development and certification processes
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and are consistent with this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• Three (3) years of successful experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, public safety, or a related field
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) CTE Certification or eligibility to obtain certification per RIDE requirements (district support provided)

• Current or former law enforcement officer
• Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• Professional experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, public safety, or a related field
• Ability to connect real-world professional experience to classroom instruction

Part-time

$37,500 to $57,300 Per Year

Career and Technical Education >
Law Enforcement

• Why Join Woonsocket Career & Technical Center? We are a dynamic, diverse, and growing career center Opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new, state-approved Criminal Justice CTE program Strong potential for growth into a full-time teaching position The position will be 5 days per week, working Hours are 7:15 am to 12:00 pm
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Janine Napolitano, Director of WACTC
• 400 Aylsworth Avenue
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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• Email: jnap