Teacher 1 (Adult Basic Education/GED) - 20030918

State of Ohio • Caldwell, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. This position is a reposting, and previous applicants must re-apply to be considered. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing (including marijuana) and a criminal background check. Certain felony convictions and past offenses related to sexual abuse or terrorism may disqualify candidates.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree
• Adult Educator four-year permit or eligibility to receive one from the Ohio Department of Education
• Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for the assigned grade level
• Job Skills: Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans to address needs, including individualized training for assignments.
• Provides necessary instruction for Adult Basic Education/General Education Development program.
• Administers necessary tests.
• Evaluates inmates and provides necessary direction.
• Maintains discipline and/or security of the instructional area.
• Attends education meetings, unit staff meetings, and in-service training.
• Prepares required records and reports.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies and materials.
• Performs other education and/or related duties as requested by education administrators.
• Performs other duties as required on assignment.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level