Overview
PUBLIC SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (POOL) Jobs in Anaheim, CA at North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Are you looking for the second phase of your career? Give back as a mentor with the opportunity to share your PUBLIC SAFETY knowledge and passion as a high school teacher with North Orange County ROP. (Only a high school diploma or GED is required.)
This general talent pool is for prospective Public Safety Instructors at the high school level. When interviews are completed and a candidate is chosen, that person will have their application kept on file until a position becomes available. When an opportunity arises, they will proceed through the pre-employment process, leading to a potential job offer.
Under the direction of an Instructional Administrator, a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) instructor provides instruction to secondary school students in competency-based, career technical education courses in order to prepare them for college and career. ROP classes are taught by instructors who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. Once hired, instructors must enter a teacher credential program and ROP provides additional training and coaching support. Many ROP classes provide real-world experience by placing students in work-based learning. Please refer to the instructor’s job description for specific responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements.
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REPORTS TO: An assigned Administrator, Instructional Programs
WORK YEAR: 2025-2026 School Year (10 months)
SALARY: Starting Pay Range 5,782.30 – 7,212.70 Monthly
JOB LOCATION: TBD – High School
DEFINITION & SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
Under the direction of an Instructional Administrator, a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) instructor provides instruction to secondary school or adult students in competency-based, career technical education courses to prepare them for college and career. ROP classes are taught by instructors who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. Once hired, instructors must enter a teacher credential program, and ROP provides additional training and coaching support. Many ROP classes provide real-world experience by placing students in work-based learning. Please refer to the instructor’s job description for specific responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following typical duties and responsibilities have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Typical duties and responsibilities are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Management retains the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the typical duties and responsibilities of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Articulate and consistently implement an approved classroom management plan with clear policies and procedures
Assist with recruiting and maintaining positive relationships with work-based training sites and advisory board members
Check instructor email and voice messages at least once each duty day and respond appropriately (usually within 48 hours)
Collaborate with fellow educators and industry partners in planning and modifying curriculum, instruction, and assessment through Professional Learning Community (PLC) and advisory boards
Communicate and work effectively as part of a team with all student stakeholders, including administrators, counselors, parents, support staff, and other teachers
Create a rigorous yet supportive learning environment with high expectations for student achievement combined with appropriate support for student success in mastering course competencies
Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and current knowledge of the subject matter competencies taught
Design, monitor, evaluate, and keep records of individual student training plans
Develop and organize curriculum to facilitate student mastery of content and skills by connecting subject matter to meaningful, real-life contexts including, but not limited to, service learning
Develop and utilize a variety of measures through the PLC process to assess student learning and provide formative and summative feedback to both students and parents so that students can succeed
Differentiate individual and group instruction and learning modalities to keep students engaged as well as accommodate students with diverse and special needs
Embed college and career readiness skills within learning tasks
Establish and maintain a safe, neat, orderly, and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning
Implement and monitor goals established through accreditation, board/superintendent priorities, campus initiatives, and/or external grants
Implement research and project-based instructional strategies which promote critical thinking through inquiry, problem-solving, and reflection
Integrate curriculum framework with state content and skill standards
Integrate the use of digital technologies and web-based programs within instruction and student learning tasks
Keep abreast of current, evidence-based industry practices, technology, and training methods
Maintain accurate course budget, inventory, student attendance, grades, and other records as required, then report these in a timely manner using assigned software or management system
Offer students multiple opportunities and necessary support to demonstrate mastery of course competencies
Participate in campus, community, student employment and recruitment, and organization meetings and events
Perform other duties as required including, but not limited to serving as an advisor to a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Secure and nurture positive relationships with training sites to place and supervise students in work-based learning
Submit requested or required documentation, information, and/or feedback in an accurate and punctual manner
Supervise students for safety both inside and outside of the learning environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
ABILITY TO:
Commit to and honor NOCROP’s Mission, Vision, strategic goals, and student learning outcomes
Communicate and work effectively as a team member
Demonstrate respect, sensitivity, and understanding of diversity among staff, students, and communities served
Follow oral and written instructions
Follow ROP and school district policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, including, but not limited to maintaining confidential student and other required records
Integrate reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, science, social science, and information technology/media literacy skills with the career technical education curriculum
Interact positively with coworkers, students, administrators, parents, and/or the community
Interpret, apply, and adhere to NOCROP’s Professional Standards and regional partner policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, including, but not limited to maintaining confidential student records in compliance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Maintain punctuality and minimal absences
Motivate students in planning careers in the industry, and career pathways taught
Organize and prioritize work, problem-solve, think critically, and meet deadlines
Organize classroom environment and instruction to facilitate and engage students in learning
Perform in an independent, self-directed manner with minimum supervision, intellectual awareness, and a high level of initiative
Present positive first impressions and maintain a lasting professional representation of NOCROP
Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students’ learning styles, abilities, interests, and cultural backgrounds
Work effectively with educational partners, including industry representatives, academic instructors, administrators, counselors, and work-based learning sites
Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing conventions
Current teaching strategies, project-based learning, and learning modalities
Google Classroom applications
Methods and techniques of effective presentations
NOCROP CTE programs and services, Professional Standards, policies, and procedures
Principles and practices of high-quality customer service
Sensitivity to socioeconomic and diversity inside the workplace and within the communities served by the program
SKILLED IN:
Analyzing situations and adopting an effective course of action
Applying common sense and understanding to carry out simple instructions
Attention to detail
Dealing effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, poise, and firmness
Skilled in verbal and written communications
Time management
Understanding of the California Model Career Technical Education Standards, as well as the California Common Core State Standards in order to integrate these within instructional units
Utilization of technology including, but not limited to learning management systems (LMS) such as Google Classrooms; Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word); course-specific equipment/software; web-based programs; and interactive student learning systems
Requirements:
NOTE: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that applicants must be a U.S. citizens or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify this status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of North Orange County ROP students, instructors, and staff relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position. All applicants must demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully completing the purposes of the position.
Education, Experience, and Training Requirements
*High School diploma.
* Teaching Credential: The successful candidate must qualify for or possess a California Career Technical Education (CTE) or Designated Subjects Teaching Credential: Public Services. NOCROP will assist you in starting the credentialing process. Detailed information for obtaining a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential may be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/designated-subjects-(cl-888).
* Applicant must possess industry experience that encompasses criminal investigation, forensic science, law enforcement, correction services, military service, and the roles of public safety agencies.
* Applicant with bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field is desirable.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT (Board Policy 4030):
The Governing Board is determined to provide ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. This policy shall apply to all ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants.
No ROP employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, at any ROP site and/or activity.
Appendix: Career Pathway Requirements
The following information contains additional requirements only for specific career pathway instructors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,782.30 – $7,212.70 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Public Safety: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: PUBLIC SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (POOL)
Company: North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Location: Anaheim, CA
