CTE Criminal Justice Teacher for 2025-2026

Job Title:  High School CTE Criminal Justice Teacher (FLSA: Exempt)
 
Job Objectives: Germantown Municipal School District’s high school teacher staff members are expected to provide best instructional practices to ensure that students have a quality educational experience evident by socio-emotional growth and academic achievement.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Meet requirements for Occupational CTE Endorsement (Legal and Protective Services 6-12: 750)  through the TN Department of Education by having relevant experience and industry certification.
• Please use the following link to review the Occupational Endorsement (Legal and Protective Services  6-12: 750) education, experience, and industry certification requirements:
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Special Note: Prospective applicants who hold only some of the endorsements and requirements listed above are still strongly encouraged to apply. GMSD is committed to supporting the Criminal Justice program and supporting a strong candidate in completing course requirements.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive high school education program
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids
• Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administer, scores, records and reports the results of group-standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil-learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities
• Be prepared to perform the job in accordance with the Teacher Evaluation Plan as established by the District and approved by the State Department of Education
• Sponsor or Co-sponsor the Skills USA club/program
• Guide students to completion of associated industry certifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners.
• Deep understanding of the various school environments and commitment to improving student achievement
• Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels
• Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing contemporary families

 Skills and Abilities Required: The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties:

• Able to maintain a safe environment while encouraging students to use provided tools and equipment to complete projects.
• Background in experiential, project-based teaching and learning preferred.
• Passion to build the Criminal Justice program and recruit students.

 Supervisory Responsibility: Does directly supervise students assigned to class rosters and in the school common areas as assigned by the school administrator team.
 
Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
 
Standard classroom environment
 
Signatures:  This job description will be approved by the Human Resources Management Team before being posted.  The employee who is offered the position will be required to sign their name that will constitute the acceptance of this job description.
 
GMSD offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics or age