Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) %245,000 SIGNING BONUS!
About The Position
Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of teacher education in order to provide individualized instruction to the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS), Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) Ralph Starsky High School students in special education in assigned subject area and/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills & environmental awareness. This role involves assessing educational needs of youth, developing lesson plans to address needs, providing instruction, administering and interpreting examinations, maintaining discipline, security, and counseling students. Teachers also track and record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits. DYS Teachers can earn from $60,798 - $103,334 depending on education and experience (includes additional 20% supplement). The position offers small class sizes (6-8 students) with students averaging 16-18 years old. Comprehensive paid training will be provided, along with intersession leave (40 days off per year) and additional personal and sick leave. There are no study hall or lunch supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders; or severe behavioral handicapped; or multi-handicapped; or develop-mentally 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 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.
- The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio.
- The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree (for Teacher 3, 71213 position)
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 & environmental awareness.
- Assess educational needs of youth.
- Develop lesson plans to address needs, such as, individualized assignment & training.
- Provide instruction in academic or career-tech subjects such as, self help skills, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, environmental awareness & individual assistance.
- Administer, score & interpret examination & proficiency indicators.
- Maintain discipline, security & counsel students concerning performance, behavior &/or personal problems.
- Teach youth on patient living.
- Track & record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.
Benefits
- Signing bonus ($5,000)
- 20% temporary supplement
- 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)
- Comprehensive paid training (3 weeks, fully paid for, covering lodging, transportation, and meals)
- Intersession leave – 40 days off per year
- No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
