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Job Title: Day Trade Instructor– Law Enforcement/Public Safety - GOLIGHTLY CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
Posting Date: August 8, 2008
Closing Date: October 21, 2008
Salary Range: DFT - DFT (annually)
Job Type: Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE
Location: Golightly Career & Technical Center
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years or 8000 hours of related work relevant occupational experience in law enforcement and/or public safety. The experience must be within six (6) years of application. Competency-based curriculum development experience desired. The right candidate must be student-focused and foster a positive student-learning environment. Candidate will assess student learning.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the Principal/Designee the Day Trade Instructor – Law Enforcement/Public Safety will:
1. Provide instructional and leadership skills in the following areas:
a) Law Enforcement Services
b) Emergency and Fire Management Services
c) Security and Protective Services
d) Legal Services
e) Correction Services
2. Establish student success as the primary goal! Work directly with related staff members in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety Program;
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all components of the program;
4. Show evidence of the proficiency of the career cluster relating to the development of the technical and professional skills;
5. Model and implement strategies for Project-Basted Learning;
6. Engage students in research and project-based learning for the development of cluster knowledge and skills;
7. Interpret, transcribe and communicate information, data and observations in a variety of designs for learning;
8. Focus on the integration of improving Academic Achievement by connecting communication frameworks with language arts, mathematics and other State and District Standards;
9. Enhance student learning with technology and simulated services for Law Enforcement/Public Safety and other support services;
10. Develop strong partnerships with local businesses such as the Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, educational institutions, community leaders and parents;
11. Acquire access to industry training to continue professional growth and development with current trends, techniques and procedures;
12. Attend conferences, staff development institutes and other programs to gain valuable insight into the world of Safety and Security;
13. Endorse and support the recruitment efforts of the program;
14. Challenge students to seek academic rigor in all aspects of the program;
15. Build good interpersonal relationships and establish positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues;
16. Provide a “First-Class” quality of education that will enable all students to face the challenges of the career pathway cluster;
17. Establish a learning climate that promotes educational proficiency that contributes to the career development of all students;
18. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: Day Trade Instructor– Law Enforcement/Public Safety
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
