Anticipated Public Safety CTE Instructor

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

22h•$65,178 - $125,654

About The Position

Anticipated Public Safety CTE Instructor Description: The Public Safety Instructor prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and professional practices necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and related public safety fields. The instructor is responsible for delivering the Chapter 74 Public Safety frameworks and creating real-world, scenario-based learning experiences that reflect industry standards, legal foundations, and emergency response protocols. The program emphasizes constitutional law, emergency response, public safety systems, and ethical decision-making to prepare students for postsecondary education, training academies, and careers in public safety. Location: Everett High School

Requirements

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Vocational Technical Public Safety Teacher or licensed as a Criminal Justice teacher (or eligible to obtain licensure)
Associate’s degree or higher related to legal studies, criminal justice, public safety, emergency services, fire science, or a related field
A minimum of 4 years of full-time employment experience directly related to public safety (e.g., legal, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatch, corrections, military, or related field)
Ability to document employment experience in accordance with DESE licensure requirements (including employer verification letters or self-employment documentation as applicable)
Passing score on required licensure assessments, including: Relevant Vocational Technical written and performance tests Communication & Literacy Skills Test (MTEL) or Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in legal studies, criminal justice, public safety, or a related field
SEI Endorsement
Prior experience in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, emergency management, or dispatch
Relevant certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid, BLS, Firefighter I/II, EMT, Incident Command System/NIMS)
Experience working with youth or in an educational setting
3 or more years of high school teaching experience in CTE
Experience working in an urban public school setting
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum aligned to MA DESE Public Safety frameworks, including criminal justice, emergency response, law enforcement procedures, and fire services
Teach foundational concepts such as constitutional law, public safety systems, investigative procedures, and emergency response protocols
Facilitate hands-on, scenario-based learning (e.g., mock trials, emergency simulations, incident response activities)
Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials (e.g., CPR/First Aid, OSHA, BLS)
Integrate ethics, community engagement, and cultural competency into instruction
Support development of communication skills for emergency and public-facing situations
Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in active, applied learning
Develop lesson plans that incorporate real-world applications, simulations, and project-based learning
Assess and document student progress and provide timely feedback
Maintain classroom equipment and ensure safe practices aligned to public safety standards
Collaborate with administration to develop and refine curriculum, scope & sequence, and program growth
Build partnerships with local police, fire departments, EMS agencies, and public safety organizations
Support work-based learning opportunities, field experiences, and career exploration
Create a classroom environment that emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
Maintain accurate student records in alignment with district and state requirements
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program improvement efforts
Develop partnerships with industry professionals and serve as liaison to the Program Advisory Committee and attend two meetings per year
Ensure equitable access and support for all students
Collaborate with school adjustment and guidance counselors to support students' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Incorporate social-emotional learning standards and curriculum that promote a sense of belonging, inclusion, self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
Collaborate with special education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are consistently and adequately delivered.
Incorporate language activities that align with the WIDA Standards into content instruction, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of Career & Technical Education