Public Safety & Criminal Justice CTE Substitute

Rutland City Public Schools; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland City Public Schools at Stafford Technical Center seeks a Long Term Substitute for Public Safety & Criminal Justice. The instructor will deliver a state-approved program for high school students, including lab work, mock crime scene activities, and real-world law enforcement contexts.

The role prepares students for postsecondary study and entry-level careers, with dual enrollment college credits and industry credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, forensic science, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ work experience in public safety or criminal justice.
• Vermont educator license with appropriate CTE endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Eligibility for adjunct faculty with the program’s postsecondary partner.
• Appropriate industry certifications for the field.

Responsibilities

• Implement the state-approved curriculum aligned with program competencies.
• Plan and deliver full-day instruction blending theory, lab work, and hands-on learning.
• Teach core content including law, policing, corrections, and forensic science.
• Prepare students for industry certifications and college-credit coursework.
• Assess mastery using competencies and proficiency-based grading.
• Maintain grades, attendance and competency records in the SIS.
• Communicate student progress to families and partner schools.
• Maintain adjunct faculty approval with the postsecondary partner.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services for field experiences.
• Model professionalism and ethics consistent with public safety standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication with families

Relationship-building with industry

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Vermont educator licensure with CTE endorsement

Tools

Google Workspace

Student information systems

Job description

Rutland City Public Schools at Stafford Technical Center seeks a Long Term Substitute for Public Safety & Criminal Justice. The instructor will deliver a state-approved program for high school students, including lab work, mock crime scene activities, and real-world law enforcement contexts.

The role prepares students for postsecondary study and entry-level careers, with dual enrollment college credits and industry credentials.