CTE Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.  We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 

Strive, Thrive, Grow

Brainerd High School is a dynamic high school located in the heart of Chattanooga, TN.  Our school community is made up of students with deep and powerful cultural roots and a compelling history. 

At Brainerd, great teachers matter! We recognize that teachers are the single most impactful variable in student learning outcomes. Hamilton County Schools is committed to graduating all students ready for college, career and community.  All students at our comprehensive high schools are enrolled in a Future Ready Institute - a CTE pathway leading to industry certification.  A wall-to-wall Future Ready school, Brainerd’s three Future Ready Institutes (Institute of Aviation, Institute of Entrepreneurship, and the Institute of Law, First Responders, and Forensic Science) provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the fields of aviation, automotive technology, business, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, and emergency services. Our teachers bring their experience in the field to our classroom and create real world opportunities for students.  

With the support of a dedicated administrative team, our mission is to develop teachers’ ability to affect educational change for our students. We are seeking compassionate teachers who have the ability to connect with students.  Furthermore, the ideal candidate has the ability to recognize and develop students’ potential. We are looking for teachers who are present, responsible, innovative, and determined to help our students excel.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. 

Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

• Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
• Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
  
  

Classroom Management & Relationships:

• Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
  
  

Family & Community:

• Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
  
  

Professional Responsibilities:

• Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning.
• Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or above, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in related industry preferred.
• Five years of full time related work experience out of the past eight years.
• Police officer, sheriff, TBI/FBI officer, military police, wildlife officer,correctional officer, crime scene investigator, lawyer, judge with law or
• Industry Certification: POST or NOCTI assessment for law, public safety and security
• Pathway Options: 
  • Associate’s degree in criminal justice and three years of full time work experience out of the past eight in endorsement area
  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and one year full time work experience out of the past eight years in endorsement area
  • Master’s degree in criminal justice or juris doctorate
• Occupational Teaching License with Endorsement: (750) Legal and Protective Services

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Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.  
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.