CTE - Administration Of Justice Teacher 2/5 FTE

Shasta Union High School District

CTE Administration of Justice Instructor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Working under the Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services and the site administrator, will be responsible to plan, operate, and evaluate learning activities in the CTE Administration of Justice class. Teacher will train high school students in the areas of the administration of justice system in the United States; history; philosophy; crime; punishment; rehabilitation; ethics; education/training for individuals employed in the criminal justice system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training necessary for entry level employment in the related field

• Maintain records related to student performance and attendance

• Maintain current information on and awareness of industry standards for subject area

• Develop lesson plans and implement instruction, enabling students to master competencies in a state approved course outline

• Provide group and individual instruction to students of varying abilities, utilizing effective teaching strategies, aids and equipment

• Evaluate students' skills and job readiness competencies, and maintain accurate student records

• Manage classroom in a manner conducive to learning

• Work effectively as part of a team

• Keep abreast of current legal system and criminal law

• Act as a liaison between the high school district and post-secondary programs to ensure a seamless transition of high school students to the college curriculum

• Provide effective and cooperative liaison activities between CTE and community services

• Perform other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of law enforcement agencies and functions; criminal law process; legal terminology; elements of administration of justice including law enforcement system, court system, due process; current police issues and trends; local, state and federal regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

Credentials and experience:

Appropriate Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential or eligibility to obtain one. For verification of eligibility, the following must be submitted with the application:

• Three years work experience directly related to administration of justice. One year equals a minimum of 1,000 clock hours and the experience may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid. At least one year must be within the last five years. Completion of 48 units of postsecondary vocational training related to the industry named on the credential may be substituted for 2 of the 3 years of experience.

• High School Diploma

• Completion of the Designated Subjects credential program will be required

• Valid Drivers' License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment applicable to assigned subject area

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations, teach and lecture

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students

• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to demonstrate skills in a classroom, laboratory or shop settings

• Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects as assigned by the position

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