Public Safety Firefighter Teacher Western Hills University High School

Public Safety Firefighter Teacher Western Hills University High School Cincinnati Public Schools Western Hills University HS - CINCINNATI, Ohio This job is also posted in Cincinnati Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5766373

Application Deadline:

Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Position Summary Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a qualified, student-centered educator to serve as a Public Safety Firefighter Teacher at Western Hills University High School. This position is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in beginning fire program courses that prepare students for careers in the fire service, emergency medical services, public safety, and related postsecondary pathways. The selected candidate will support student achievement through rigorous hands-on instruction, credential-aligned learning opportunities, career readiness development, and strong connections to postsecondary and workforce outcomes. Essential Functions Plan and deliver instruction aligned to district curriculum, state standards, course expectations, and student learning needs Teach courses within the Public Safety Firefighter pathway, including beginning fire program content that prepares students to prevent, respond to, and rescue people and property in fire or medical emergencies Provide instruction that connects students to careers such as Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter Support student preparation for related postsecondary majors, including Emergency Care Attendant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, EMT Paramedic, Fire Science/Firefighting, and Fire Services Administration Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom and lab environment that supports positive student behavior, academic growth, and professional expectations Use a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, project-based learning, simulations, hands-on practice, technical skill development, and performance-based assessments Integrate employability skills into daily instruction, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and workplace readiness Promote student participation in Career Technical Student Organizations and related competitions, capstone events, demonstrations, or public safety activities Assess student progress through formative and summative measures and use data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and support student success Differentiate instruction and follow IEPs, 504 plans, and other student support plans to address varied student readiness levels, learning styles, and support needs Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grades, student progress, credentialing, reporting, supplies, equipment, fees, emergency medical forms, and other district requirements Collaborate with school staff, counselors, administrators, families, district personnel, advisory committees, and community partners to support student achievement and pathway implementation Build and maintain partnerships with fire service, emergency medical service, public safety agencies, postsecondary institutions, employers, and community organizations to strengthen student learning and career exposure Support career-connected learning opportunities, including credentialing, work-based learning, advisory committee engagement, internships, public open houses, and pathway development, as appropriate Participate in professional learning, department meetings, curriculum work, teacher-based teams, school initiatives, district events, parent/teacher conferences, award programs, and other assigned responsibilities Maintain professionalism, manage tasks efficiently, meet deadlines, and complete other job-related duties as assigned Maintain compliance with district expectations, state requirements, applicable career-technical education expectations, and fire instructor requirements Minimum Qualifications Ability to obtain appropriate Ohio Department of Education and Workforce career-technical education licensure, including CTE provisional licensure if applicable Current Ohio Department of Education and Workforce licensure in Firefighter Training, code 172801, or ability to meet alternative licensure requirements through relevant work experience and/or educational attainment in a Public Safety Firefighting/EMT related field Current and valid firefighter certificate in good standing Valid instructor certificate to teach Fire Fighter Level II, as identified by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS Ability to meet or complete applicable Ohio Administrative Code requirements for fire instructor preparation, examination, certification, and application processes Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students, teachers, administrators, families, and community partners Strong communication, organization, classroom management, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, oral, and written communication skills Ability to connect instruction to real-world college, career, fire service, EMS, and public safety opportunities State-issued identification card with photograph History of strong work performance, including reliable attendance Satisfactory criminal background check and all required employment clearances Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching in a high school, career-technical, alternative, fire academy, EMS training, or workforce-development setting Experience in firefighting, emergency medical services, emergency response, fire science, public safety, or related public service fields Experience supporting industry credentials, pathway development, work-based learning, advisory committees, or career-connected learning opportunities Experience developing rigorous hands-on instructional experiences that promote students' personal and professional growth Experience building partnerships with employers, public safety agencies, fire departments, EMS providers, postsecondary institutions, or community organizations Strong understanding of student engagement, career readiness, applied instruction, technical skill development, and professional safety expectations Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of fire service, emergency medical services, public safety career fields, and related workforce expectations Knowledge of content, curriculum, instructional methods, materials, equipment, safety procedures, and program expectations related to the Public Safety Firefighter pathway Ability to provide engaging, career-focused instruction that prepares students for postsecondary success, industry credentials, and employment pathways Ability to supervise students in classroom, lab, hallway, assembly, community, and career-connected settings while following district expectations and the student code of conduct Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, public safety partners, postsecondary partners, and community organizations Ability to organize instructional materials, manage equipment and supplies, maintain documentation, and meet reporting deadlines Ability to stay current with subject matter, pedagogy, technology, licensure requirements, and professional expectations associated with the assignment Commitment to equity, student success, safety, professional conduct, and continuous improvement

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Contract Provisions:

191 days Limited Contract

Salary:

Starting at $53,272.41, with placement on the negotiated Teachers' Salary Schedule based on education, experience, and applicable contractual provisions. Working Conditions School-based setting with instruction provided at Western Hills University High School Frequent standing, walking, speaking, hearing, supervision of students, and use of classroom, lab, instructional, and safety-related technology or equipment May include supervision of students in classroom, lab, community, fire service, emergency response, or career-connected settings May require attendance at district events, advisory committee meetings, parent/teacher conferences, award programs, open houses, and other school or community events Must maintain all required licensure, certifications, professional development, and safety expectations associated with the assignment Equal Opportunity Statement Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$53,272.40 Per Year