Industry Professional – Public Safety
Blue Springs School District  
2026-27 School Year  


Position Summary:

Position Summary: Public Safety Pathways Instructor is a part-time instructional position for an experienced industry professional in law enforcement, fire science, or emergency medical services. This role is responsible for providing high school students with engaging, real-world learning experiences that introduce the history, roles, responsibilities, and career pathways within public safety professions. The instructor delivers a combination of classroom-based instruction, hands-on activities, simulations, and project-based learning designed to connect theory with practical application.

• This position reports to the CIC Director.
• This position is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position.
• Hourly rate of pay determined by the certified teaching salary schedule.   

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct classroom instruction aligned to course goals, using engaging strategies appropriate for high school learners.
• Design and deliver hands-on skill-building activities (e.g., demonstrations, stations, lab-style practice) that reinforce core public safety concepts.
• Facilitate project-based learning experiences where students research, collaborate, produce artifacts, and present findings.
• Teach the history, roles, responsibilities, and career pathways within law enforcement, fire service, and/or EMS.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied student needs, readiness levels, and learning styles.

• Recruit, schedule, and host guest speakers (police, fire, EMS, dispatch, emergency management, corrections, forensics, etc.).
• Establish clear learning targets and evaluate student learning using formative and summative assessments.
• Provide timely feedback, coaching, and re-teaching to support mastery of course outcomes.
• Assess student performance in both knowledge-based (tests, reflections) and performance-based (skills checks, scenario completion) formats.
• Maintain accurate student records (grades, participation, competencies, project progress) per school expectations.
• Build relationships with community partners to support mentoring, demonstrations, ride-alongs/visits (if allowed), and career pathway awareness.
• Establish and maintain a positive, structured environment that supports respectful dialogue and teamwork.
• Model and reinforce professional expectations aligned to public safety culture (ethics, confidentiality boundaries, chain-of-command concepts, integrity).
• Support student growth through coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback; refer concerns to appropriate school staff when needed.
• Maintain inventory and organization of supplies, training aids, and simulation materials.
• Request needed materials within budget guidelines and keep equipment in safe working condition.
• Complete required documentation for activities (e.g., permission forms, rosters, incident documentation when applicable).
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with school/district expectations.
• Maintain appropriate credentials/experience in the relevant public safety discipline (as required by the district/program).
• Stay current on evolving public safety practices and incorporate relevant updates into instruction.
• Represent the program positively with students, families, staff, and community partners.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises students and paraprofessionals.
 
Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education/Experience/Certificates: 

Preferred to be Certified as a Career Education Teacher in Missouri, or the willingness to pursue certification while employed (CTAC).

Preferred to possess one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and 4000 hours of DESE-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained with the past 10 years; or
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and 5000 hours of DESE-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past 10 years; or
• No degree and 6000 hours of DESE-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past 10 years.

 
Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
 
Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities: 

 
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on program and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
 
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to fifty pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.


Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications):

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; researching and gathering relevant data about instruction; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; strong verbal and written communications skills; adapting to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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