Middle School Public Safety & Civic Leadership Teacher

Dougherty County School System; Radium Springs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County School System in Georgia seeks a Public Safety Officer to deliver standards-aligned instruction in public safety, emergency preparedness, personal safety, civic responsibility, and related career pathways to middle school students at Radium Springs Middle Magnet School of the Arts.

The ideal candidate will bring practical knowledge of public safety, strong classroom management, and the ability to connect real-world experiences to age-appropriate lessons, while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, public safety, or related field.
• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver eligible.
• Knowledge of public safety principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate with middle school students and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach and reinforce safety procedures, decision-making, teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse middle school students.
• Assess student learning through assignments, projects, activities, examinations, and other appropriate measures.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, progress, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Incorporate current public safety practices, technology, and real-world examples into instruction when appropriate.
• Support school-wide safety initiatives and emergency preparedness activities as assigned.
• Maintain classroom equipment, instructional materials, and supplies in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, parent conferences, school activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain professional knowledge of relevant educational practices, public safety standards, and applicable policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration.

Skills

Middle school instruction

Public safety knowledge

Classroom management

Communication

Digital tools

Collaboration

Discretion confidentiality

Safety-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Georgia Teacher certification eligibility

Job description

The Dougherty County School System in Georgia seeks a Public Safety Officer to deliver standards-aligned instruction in public safety, emergency preparedness, personal safety, civic responsibility, and related career pathways to middle school students at Radium Springs Middle Magnet School of the Arts.

The ideal candidate will bring practical knowledge of public safety, strong classroom management, and the ability to connect real-world experiences to age-appropriate lessons, while maintaining a