Law, Public Safety & Security Teacher

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a tuition-free private home and school for 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since its' founding, the lives of almost 12,000 children have had lives transformed through high-quality career-focused education and a positive, nurturing home life. And the school is growing to serve more students.
MHS provides every student with an exceptional career focused education. At the high school level, all students select one of ten different career areas in which they attain relevant certifications and real-world work experience in their chosen field of study.

MHS is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Law, Public Safety & Security (LPSS) Teacher to join our High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) team. The LPSS teacher will deliver a comprehensive, career-focused curriculum designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education, training, and careers in the law, public safety, and security sectors. Serving over 900 students in grades 9 - 12, MHS provides a supportive and enriching environment for lower-income students to thrive academically and personally. With small class sizes (average 1:15-18), instructors can make a meaningful impact every day.

The LPSS Instructor will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive LPSS curriculum that prepares students for industry certifications, post-secondary education, and career readiness. The program includes access to state-of-the-art resources, including a mock courtroom, and encourages collaboration with local professionals to provide real-world learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate LPSS curriculum.
• Prepare students for LPSS-related certifications and post-graduation success.
• Utilize MHS's CTE resources to create hands-on, real-world learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with local employers and professionals to enhance student experience.
• Develop and analyze formative and summative assessments to inform instruction.
• Support school-wide initiatives including social-emotional learning and wellness.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to support the whole-child approach.
• Fulfill an additional duty assignment aligned to the LPSS career area.

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Industry certifications in LPSS fields preferred.
  
• Proven instructional experience, preferably with high school students from low-income backgrounds.
  
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, relevant, and inclusive learning experiences.
  
• Experience using data to drive and differentiate instruction.
  
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends in law, public safety, and education.
  
• Skilled in integrating technology and diverse teaching strategies.
  
• Strong co-teaching, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
  
• Commitment to continuous curriculum improvement aligned with industry standards.
  
• High degree of integrity and commitment to being a positive role model.