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Vacancy Notice - Professional Unit The Erie County Technical School is seeking a highly skilled professional for the School's Career & Technical Education (CTE) Emergency & Protective Services Program (CIP 43.9999 - Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services). This is anticipated opening for a full-time teaching position with start date to be determined (as soon as possible). Emergency & Protective Services Instructor The deadline for this posting is September 4th; however, resumes will continue to be accepted until suitable candidates are found. The starting salary range is roughly $47,000 to $57,000 depending on industry experience, teaching experience, and/or level of education. You must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 Clearances. The successful candidate must be willing to earn a Career and Technical Instructional II teaching certificate and pass an Occupational Competency Assessment (OCA) as required by PDE.

Position Description:

The Emergency & Protective Services Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills required to perform entry-level duties in law enforcement, firefighting, EMT and other safety services. This program stresses the techniques, methods, and procedures peculiar to the areas of criminal justice and fire protection, especially in emergency and disaster situations. Physical development and self-confidence skills are emphasized due to the nature of the specific occupation(s). In addition to the application of mathematics, communication, science and physics, students receive training in social and psychological skills, map reading, vehicle and equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency medical care and appropriate emergency assessment, treatment, and communication.

Position Requirements:

Candidates who meet one of the following two criteria are encouraged to apply: • Possess a PDE Vocational Teaching certification in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services (CIP code 43.9999). -OR- • Have a minimum of 4-years documented wage earning experience as a Police Officer

OR EMT OR

Fire fighter, and be willing to take the coursework (60 credits) to obtain the PDE Vocational Teaching Certification. Other Items to

Note:

• Experience working with high school students and teaching in a CTE environment are preferred. • Interested candidates are highly encouraged to review Pennsylvania's Occupational Assessment Competency Manual to review the education and certification requirements necessary for this position. Please direct application packet that at minimum includes a Resume and Cover Letter of interest to the address below. Note, our preference is a more complete packet with PA Standard Application for Teaching (just skip items not relevant ~ Link to Standard App), Letters of References, Clearances, Certifications, and other pertinent information. Human Resources Erie County Technical School 8500 Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509 careers@ects.org The Erie County Technical School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$47,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person