Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) - 20% Supplement
About The Position
The Teacher 1 (Intervention Specialist) oversees educational programming for youth at the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. The role provides individualized special education instruction in assigned subject areas and/or pre-career-technical subjects, and supports youth in areas including self-help, leisure-time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, and environmental awareness. The teacher assesses educational needs, develops lesson plans and individualized assignments and training, delivers instruction, and administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators. The role maintains discipline and security, counsels students regarding performance, behavior, or personal problems, teaches youth on patient living, and tracks educational information for American Corrections Association audits. The position also includes participation in education, treatment, and facility meetings; preparing records and reports; managing instructional supplies and materials; and researching and recommending teaching materials. New hires must complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training: the first week and final two weeks at the facility, with weeks two through four at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Meet eligibility requirements for a teacher license appropriate for learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, severe behavioral handicaps, multiple handicaps, or developmental handicaps, or hold a valid Ohio teaching license in mild/moderate, intervention specialist, or moderate/intensive intervention specialist appropriate to the assigned disabilities and grade level, pursuant to OAC 3301.24.05.
- Have a baccalaureate degree or less, per the OEA agreement.
- Successfully obtain a Teacher Certificate or License before employment.
- Complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized special education instruction to students in assigned subject areas and/or pre-career-technical subjects.
- Provide instruction and support in self-help, leisure-time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, and environmental awareness.
- Assess youth's educational needs and develop lesson plans, individualized assignments, and training to address those needs.
- Administer, score, and interpret examinations and proficiency indicators.
- Maintain discipline and security and counsel students concerning their performance, behavior, or personal problems.
- Teach youth on patient living and track and record educational information for American Corrections Association audits.
- Attend and participate in Multifactored Evaluation, Individual Education Plan, pre-admission, discharge, in-service training, treatment team, and student interview meetings.
- Prepare required records and reports, including enrollment figures, grades, and student progress.
- Inventory and order needed supplies and materials.
- Research, select, and recommend new teaching materials.
Benefits
- 20% supplement
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
