Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) 20026422

State of Ohio • Lancaster, OH

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About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Who We Are… 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. What We Do… 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. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! What You’ll Do\: Provides instruction in turf management for residential and commercial property applications (e.g., care of grass, landscaping, trees, flowers, plant, shrubs, equipment operation and maintenance), business management, record keeping and individual assistance Assesses educational needs of inmates Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training Provides instruction and individual assistance Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators Maintains discipline and/or security Counsels’ students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems. Attends meetings as required Prepares required records and reports (e.g., enrollment, grades, student progress) Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed Researches, selects, and recommends new teaching materials. Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development Performs other duties as assigned The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License appropriate for career-tech - horticulture & grade level as assigned; Teacher 1, 71481, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement; NOTE\: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Requirements

• Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License appropriate for career-tech - horticulture & grade level as assigned
• Teacher 1, 71481, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement
• NOTE\: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in turf management for residential and commercial property applications (e.g., care of grass, landscaping, trees, flowers, plant, shrubs, equipment operation and maintenance), business management, record keeping and individual assistance
• Assesses educational needs of inmates
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training
• Provides instruction and individual assistance
• Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators
• Maintains discipline and/or security
• Counsels’ students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems.
• Attends meetings as required
• Prepares required records and reports (e.g., enrollment, grades, student progress)
• Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed
• Researches, selects, and recommends new teaching materials.
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

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