Institutional Teacher - Math or Science

State of Indiana•Pendleton, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Institutional Teacher instructs students in one or more subject areas at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, a maximum-security facility for incarcerated juvenile males. Work is guided by Department of Correction and American Correctional Association standards, applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and institutional education objectives. The teacher uses independent judgment to develop lesson plans, select teaching methods and materials, respond to individual student needs—including physical or mental disabilities—and determine student progress. The role calls for effective leadership during emergencies, where errors could have serious consequences. The position may include academic instruction as well as vocational and technical training. The teacher collaborates with operations, health care, and treatment staff to support student learning, documents educational and behavioral progress, and may participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential or assigned duties. Employees must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Valid Indiana teacher’s license or statement of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
Occupational Specialist license, provisional certificate, or emergency permit issued by the Indiana Department of Instruction.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Upon hire, must attend, participate in, and successfully complete at least 40 hours of in-service training annually, including mandatory certifications such as CPR and personal protection.
Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and modern teaching techniques in the area of specialization.
Knowledge of and ability to instruct and work with students at several developmental and behavioral levels.
Ability to evaluate students’ educational, vocational, and developmental performance and progress.
Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment that supports individual growth and development.
Ability to document each student’s educational and behavioral progress appropriately.
Ability to work under emergency situations.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in one or more subject areas, which may include mathematics, English, social studies, science, health, history, physical education, art, or music.
Prepare course outlines and daily lesson plans, and correct and evaluate assignments in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
Train and instruct students in specific trades, such as printing, barbering, small engine repair, or horticulture.
Organize practical and technical instruction in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
Teach health and safety precautions, the use and maintenance of trade tools and equipment, and applicable trade regulations and codes.
Supervise students’ daily work in a shop or laboratory and evaluate their technical knowledge and trade skills.
Collaborate with operations, health care, and treatment staff to enhance the student learning environment.
Provide written reports to multidisciplinary treatment teams and, as appropriate, participate in those teams.
Attend and successfully complete required in-service training and participate in professional continuing education and training as directed and approved by the supervisor.
Demonstrate effective leadership during emergency situations.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.