Job Description

POSITION TITLE 21st Century Public Safety Academy Instructor

LOCATION: Olathe Public School’s 21st Century Public Safety Academy program

HOURS OF WORK: 8 Hours Daily

STATUS: Certified – Contract

This position is responsible for implementing, organizing, and planning an appropriate instructional program for a classroom.

This position is expected to encourage and guide student’s intellectual development by combining the instructors unique pedagogical and professional experiences with the program of study.

This position is part of the Certified team and Building principal.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Police Resource Instructor’s duties include identifying, developing, and delivering instruction in the Olathe High School’s 21st Century Public Safety Academy program. The coursework of instruction will include, but not limited to, an Introduction to Public Safety, Law Enforcement level 1, Law Enforcement level 2, and mentoring a Public Safety Senior Capstone project. The instructor should be well versed in or have the capacity to learn teaching methods that resonate with various learning styles, provide informal counseling, and act as a communications liaison between law enforcement and the Olathe School District. The instructor should possess and maintain the proper level of fitness required to meet the physical demands of this position.
• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions.
• Develop and execute lesson plans that lead toward student mastery of program competencies in the Health Science CTE Pathway.
• Develop and update curriculum as needed.
• Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, instruments, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities of the program.
• Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Monitor, assess, and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance.
• Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, instruments, and equipment in the health science industry.
• Actively participate in all professional development activities as required by the school district.
• Integrate Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) leadership activities into the academy.
• Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.
• Develop and upgrade lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of instruction.
• Assist in the recruitment and placement of learners.
• Attend technical update classes annually to maintain certifications as needed
• Analyze and interpret test data
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
• Work with district CTE Coordinator to accurately report state and federal reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a commissioned, non-probationary officer with the Olathe Police Department.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience by August 1st, 2026.
• Must have a rating of “Valued Performer” or higher on their most recent performance appraisal.
• Must meet and maintain all qualifications and certifications required by Olathe Police Department Administrative Regulations, Olathe City Ordinances, Kansas Statutes, and Federal Regulations.
• Must meet and maintain all requirements for instruction per the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• This assignment is a five-year rotational position and requires a minimum two-year commitment. This commitment does not prevent an officer from pursuing promotional opportunities.
• Must submit a memorandum. This memorandum must include the reason for wanting to be a Public Safety Academy Instructor, why the officer feels qualified to fill this position, and what the officer will be able to contribute to the partnership of the Olathe School District and the Olathe Police Department.
• Must successfully complete a selection process that will include, but may not be limited to, an oral interview, a 10-15-minute classroom presentation to be determined, and a review of personnel file and productivity reports.
• Selections will be made by an Olathe School District representative, the School Resource Officer Sergeants and the Special Operations Commander with the approval of the Chief of Police.

PROCEDURE

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and opportunity and follow-up to obtain results.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. Olathe Public Schools reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint, and TB Test.