Teacher, Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice (Edison HS)

Job Description Revised: 08/28/2023

Position Title: Teacher, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Job Title: Teacher Function: Instruction Family: Instructor

Reports to: Campus Principal Terms of Employment:

• Follow the instructional calendar as approved by the School Board and no less than 187 days per school year.
• Probationary-Educator employment agreement
• Salary is in the Teacher Salary Schedule on the SAISD Compensation Plan as applicable with consideration for directly related experience. FLSA Classification: Exempt Funding Source: This position is locally funded

Position Summary

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (LPSCS) - Criminal Justice designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and careers.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Analyze performance data to provide targeted instruction based on students' individual needs.
2. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program, reflect accommodations for learning style differences, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Present content according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
5. Work with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students as identified in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
7. Plan and monitor workflow of instructional assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
8. Plan with ESL teachers to support ELL students with mastery of content knowledge.
9. Identify industry certification exam(s) aligned to content knowledge, provide instruction throughout the year to support 90% or above passing rates among Level I and Level II coherent sequence completers.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• TAC 233.14(f)(1) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience must complete an approved educator preparation program (EPP)
• Current Licensure by a state or nationally recognized accrediting agency in any approved occupations

Job Description Revised: 08/28/2023 for the classes being taught

• Maintain current professional licensure applicable to position (i.e., Peace Officer)
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned with approved work experience or
• Option I (Option) o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. o 3+ years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching or
• Option II: o Associate degree from an accredited college or university o 3+ years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching or
• Option III: o High School diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency. o 5+ years of full-time wag-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice programs
• Knowledge of Laws and criminal justice laws and regulations
• Knowledge of budgeting
• Knowledge of technology and industry-related software
• Ability to align curriculum and instruction to industry certification exams
• Knowledge of project-based learning programs
• Ability to promote the program to students, staff, parents, and the business community
• Strong organizational, marketing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

Job Description Revised: 08/28/2023

• Supervise students in classroom and monitor workflow of instructional assistants as appropriate

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.

Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non -discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.

San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.

La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176

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