Public Safety Teacher

Assabet Valley Reg. Tech. High School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, Massachusetts is seeking a Public Safety teacher. The role reports to the Director of Career & Technical Education and requires MA DESE Chapter 74 licensure in Criminal Justice, plus an associate degree and relevant experience.

The position is full-time, with compensation per the union agreement of $77,417 to $93,509 per year. Candidates will plan lessons, use varied instructional strategies, maintain records, and uphold safety and

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensable in MA DESE Chapter 74 License in Criminal Justice.
• Four years of full-time employment experience related to Criminal Justice.
• Passing scores on the written and performance test in Criminal Justice.
• Possession of an Associate degree related to the subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional objectives and sequential lessons aligned with state standards.
• Communicate high standards and expectations to students.
• Maintain accurate attendance and performance records.
• Ensure safety and enforce school disciplinary policies.

Education

MA DESE Chapter 74 License in Criminal Justice (9-14)

Associated degree related to Criminal Justice

Job description

Assabet Valley Reg. Tech. High School Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - Marlborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Public Safety Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5964138

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 11, 2027

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Career & Technical Education

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: MA DESE Division of Occupational Education Licensure

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Instructional Planning:

• Advance student learning through the use of clearly stated objectives, varied instructional strategies, sequential lessons, and relevant measurable outcomes.
• Ensure that accommodations/modifications for students with IEP’s and 504’s enable students to meet high expectations.
• Integrate technology regularly in daily/weekly lesson plans.
• Plan for sequential skill development and tracking.

Instructional Practice

• Communicate high standards and expectations.
• Design lessons with clear, measurable goals aligned with state standards and unit outcomes (CTE/ MA Curriculum Frameworks).
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Provide opportunities for student-centered learning.
• Assess and build upon students’ prior knowledge.
• Employ a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies.
• Use questioning strategies to stimulate thinking.
• Integrate technology regularly.
• Provide students with frequent feedback.
• Allow for varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.
• Revise instruction based on assessments.
• Use class/shop data and school-wide data to enhance instruction and lesson/unit planning.

Assessment

• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance.
• Employ a variety of assessment strategies.
• Ensure that assessments are standards-based.
• Develop and utilize rubrics for projects and assessments.

Classroom Management

• Communicate clear behavioral expectations.
• Maintain classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time. Adhere to the Classroom Management Plan.
• Support and adhere to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the school.
• Attend to safety requirements.
• Take disciplinary action appropriate to the behavioral infraction.
• Maintain a current and accurate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are well maintained.

Professional Responsibilities

• Abide by District policies and regulations applicable to teacher conduct and school operation.
• Demonstrate strong employability skills.
• Identify areas for professional development as outlined in the Individual Professional Development Plan.
• Participate in the design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in grade-level, department and school-wide meetings as requested by the Director of Technical Programs.
• Participate in school-wide co-curricular events/activities.
• Communicate with parents as the needs and performance of students warrant. Support the Program Advisory Committees.
• Maintain up-to-date necessary licensure and certifications.

COMPENSATION: As per the Agreement between the School Committee and the Federation

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $77,417 to $93,509 Per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Law Enforcement

Classroom Teacher > Career and Technical Education

Job Requirements

• Licensed or licensable in MA DESE Chapter 74 License in Criminal Justice (9 -14)
• Possession of an Associate degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught
• Four years of full-time employment experience directly related to Criminal Justice
• Achieving a passing score on the written and performance test in Criminal Justice
• Achieving a passing score on one of the following
• The Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test
• The Communication and Literacy Skills test
• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required