Criminal Justice and Public Safety Instructor

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Instructor for the Career Connect Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role focuses on aligning with core values and delivering public safety curriculum through innovative instructional strategies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with industry partners, preparing students for industry credentials, and supporting recruitment and promotion efforts while maintaining compliant documentation for the

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the State of Michigan certifications listed for public safety

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA Core Values and Culture & Belonging
• Develop instructional strategies for public safety curriculum
• Foster interdisciplinary learning through cross-program projects
• Prepare students for industry credentials in law enforcement/public safety
• Engage in instructional coaching for professional development
• Maintain documentation per Michigan Department of Education requirements

Skills

Public safety certification

Law enforcement certification

Career authorization eligibility

Job description

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA)is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo regionand provides specialized services to schoolsand communitiesand optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partnerwith schooldistrictsand the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education,career learning, andeducatordevelopment, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We arecurrentlyseekinga Criminal Justice and Public Safety Instructor at the KRESA Career Connect Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan.The essential responsibilitiesfor this positioninclude but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Develop innovative instructional strategies tailored topublic safety curriculum standards
• Partner with the Career Connect team and industry leaders to preparestate-of-the-artequipment, specific to your instructional area and related career field(s)
• Foster interdisciplinary learning by designing cross-program projects that expose students to diverse career pathways
• Play an integral role in recruitment efforts, and promotional campaigns
• Design engaging lessonsleveragingthe Career Connect Campus environment
• Prepare students for industry credentials inlaw enforcement/public safety
• Engage in instructional coaching for professional development
• Design effective assessments tomonitorstudent progress
• Fulfill all necessary documentation requirements mandated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and uphold instructional reliability
• Collaborate with the Career Connect team on multifaceted projects to support operations of the Career Connect Campus
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels with students, parents/guardians, KRESA CTE staff, school counselors, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance to uphold instructional consistency and reliability
• Perform anyadditionalduties asassigned by supervisory personnel

Must hold one of the following State of Michigan certifications:State Secondary Provisional Certification with the CIP43.0100Public Safetyendorsement;CTE Certification or Occupational Education Certification with the CIP43.0100endorsement;ORMustbe able to qualify for Annual Career Authorization which includes having two years (4,000 hours) of current, industry-related experience in the last ten years.Required to have or ability to obtain upon hiring:National Law Enforcement Certification (LAPSEN).Preferred:Certified Public Safety Officer, Law Enforcement Specialist, Public Safety Technician.

OtherSkills&Abilities:

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative,equitableand innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identitiesand livedexperiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively
• Works in a team-orientedfashion
• Abilityto efficiently usecomputerand applicable software
• Abilitytoproblemsolve
• Abilityto read, analyzeand interpret data
• Practices safe work habits
• Usesequipment and material properly

This is a 10-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $48,490 and $102,353.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering thatincludeshealth insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services,tuition reimbursement,student loan forgivenessand wellness incentives – all within asupportive and caringculture centered around ourvalues ofcollaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great placeto live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination:

It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policy:Assistant Superintendentof Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.