Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) %245,000 SIGNING BONUS!

State of Ohio•Circleville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of teacher education to provide individualized instruction to students at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS), Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) Ralph Starsky High School in special education in assigned subject area and/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, and environmental awareness. This role involves assessing educational needs of youth, developing lesson plans to address these needs, providing instruction, administering and interpreting examinations, maintaining discipline, and counseling students. Teachers also track and record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits. The position offers small class sizes (6-8 students) with students typically aged 16-18. Comprehensive paid training is provided, along with intersession leave (40 days off per year) and 186 student days. There are no study hall or lunch supervisory responsibilities. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders; or severe behavioral handicapped; or multi-handicapped; or development-ally handicapped; or current valid Ohio teaching license in mild/moderate, intervention specialist or moderate/intensive intervention specialist pursuant to OAC 3301.24.05 appropriate for those with learning disabilities & behavioral disorders & grade level to be assigned.
Teacher 3, 71213, must also have a master's degree but less than a Master's Degree & thirty (30) additional post-graduate quarter hours.
Non-degreed career-tech teachers shall be moved to the Master's Schedule after obtaining the requirement per OEA agreement.
Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.
Undergo a criminal background check.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (for Teacher 3, 71213 position, less than a Master's Degree & thirty (30) additional post-graduate quarter hours required).

Responsibilities

Provide individualized instruction to students in special education in assigned subject area and/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, and environmental awareness.
Assess educational needs of youth.
Develop lesson plans to address identified needs.
Provide instruction in academic or career-tech subjects.
Administer, score, and interpret examinations and proficiency indicators.
Maintain discipline and security.
Counsel students concerning performance, behavior, and/or personal problems.
Teach youth on patient living.
Track and record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.

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)
$5,000 Signing Incentive
20% Temporary Supplement
Intersession leave – 40 days off per year
Comprehensive paid training