Criminal Justice and Protective Services Department Head #153601 - J. M. Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):#090 Valid Connecticut Certification - Criminal Justice and Protective Services Occupations and one of the following Department Head certifications: #092, #105, #826 or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).Preferred candidate will have a combined eight years of experience in one or more of these fields: public law enforcement, correction services, emergency management, emergency medical services, fire management services, legal services, security and protection services, and military services. Preferred candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a related field or teaching. Preferred candidate will hold (or able to obtain within 2 years of hire) a current Emergency Medical Services Instructor Certificate. Preferred candidate will have experience teaching, preparing lesson plans and differentiated learning. Program will include introduction of legal, fire, and emergency services. Preference may be given to those candidates who have completed the following courses at CCSU; VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course. Obtaining a CDL license with the proper endorsements within one year of employment is required to drive the student transport vehicle.Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant PrincipalHours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:Coordinate all of the instructional and academic activities within the assigned department and subject area.Responsible for keeping the Principal informed of any safety related concerns within the shop.Provides leadership and supervision of shop.Represents the department regarding strategic planning issues.Ensures programs and courses are effectively measuring program and student learning outcomes.Works with related Industry Workforce programs to create multiple pathways across programs.Manages enrollment growth and ensures ongoing development of program.Supervises curriculum/course delivery and development and ensures currency of the curriculum.Identifies and selects Advisory Committee members and coordinates advisory committee development and projects.Coordinates and participates in open houses and other student recruitment events.Coordinates program enrollment opportunities.Prepare and deliver lectures to students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, investigation techniques, and fire sciences.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Working with students to ensure understanding of the material.Compile, administer, and grade examinations.Participates in or develops faculty training and/or development.Reviews and recommends changes in curricula and prepares proposals for new curricula, based on the recommendations of the faculty.Participates in resolution of faculty and student issues.Develops and implements strategies to promote student persistence and completion of programs.Identifies and coordinates student Work Based Learning opportunities.Ensure student and visitor safety during shop related activities.In addition to above, trade department heads are responsible for the following:Instructional Support ResponsibilitiesAssists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum, pacing guide, DSA's, and competency checklists.Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles.Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.Leadership ResponsibilitiesProvides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to, uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean-up, and inventory controls.Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office.Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.Promotes in industry outreach programs, such as Work-Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing.Provides school-wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds.Operational ResponsibilitiesManages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF-95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of summative assessments per year.Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed.Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment.Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc...).Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.Closing date is April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org or Faxes may be sent to - CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.Click here to learn how to apply