Criminal Justice Teacher

he Criminal Justice Trade & Industry Teacher will develop students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implements, monitors, and evaluates a quality competency-based program implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addresses specific educational needs of students; provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. this job reports to an Assistant Principal.

This is a 10-month Licensed Position.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience: Job related within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and update lesson plans, course assignments and assessments based on the state criminal justice curriculum.
• Provide opportunities for students to obtain work based experiences through collaboration with industry partners.
• Collaborate with administration to identify and provide appropriate industry certification testing for students.
• Organize career related activities such as industry speakers and field trips.
• Plan student assignments to meet academic objectives and different learning styles.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student mastery.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and achievements and develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Promotes communication with affiliating agency administration, staff, students, parents and clients.
• Counsels students to promote optimal participation and performance.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Maintain teacher certification as per requirements of the Virginia Department of Education.
• Adhere to ACHS policies and regulations.
• Adhere to affiliating agencies policies and regulations.
• Maintain current industry related certifications required for the position.
• May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.