Public Safety and Health Teacher - High School Level

Leominster Public Schools • Leominster, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Technical Education Innovation (CTEi) is seeking a qualified Vocational Teacher for its new Public Safety CTE program. This instructor will deliver comprehensive training in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency telecommunications. The successful candidate will guide students through the technical, legal, and ethical foundations of public safety, preparing them for immediate certification and entry into essential first-responder roles.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge across the "Public Safety Triple Threat": Fire Services, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Dispatch.
• Proficiency in applying Constitutional Amendments (1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th) and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics to real-world scenarios.
• Practical experience with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols.
• Three to five years of full-time experience in safety and health.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching License via exams and MTEL literacy score.
• Students must be trained in Safety Practices: Identifying electrical hazards, hazardous materials containment, and ergonomic lifting techniques.
• Students must be trained in Emergency Response: CPR, bleeding control, and scene safety assessment.
• Students must be trained in Investigation: Proper crime scene management, chain of custody, and forensic evidence collection.
• Students must be trained in Interpersonal Dynamics: De-escalation strategies, cultural competency, and trauma-informed interviewing.
• Students must be trained in Technological Literacy: Use of GPS, GIS mapping, body-worn cameras, and NG911 systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prepare students for OSHA 10 – General Industry.
• Prepare students for Heartsaver First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association).
• Prepare students for Telecommunicator Certification (Commonwealth of Massachusetts).
• Prepare students for APCO/IAED Emergency Medical, Fire, and Police Dispatch certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a rigorous curriculum covering the role of public safety in society, constitutional law foundations, and the structure of the criminal justice system.
• Facilitate hands-on training in firefighting operations, search and rescue, investigative procedures, and law enforcement defensive tactics.
• Provide instruction in emergency telecommunications, including call prioritization, dispatching for fire/EMS/police, and the use of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software.
• Implement and enforce safety standards according to OSHA and NFPA guidelines, specifically focusing on the safe use of specialized PPE like SCBA and tactical gear.
• Prepare students for and provide the opportunity to achieve essential industry-recognized credentials.
• Integrate employability skills, digital literacy, and wellness strategies to address the physical and mental demands of public safety careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed