Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) 20027247

State of Ohio • London, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher 1 provides career-technical horticulture instruction at Madison Correctional Agency. Instruction covers turf management for residential and commercial properties, including grass care, landscaping, trees, flowers, plants, shrubs, and equipment operation and maintenance, as well as business management and record keeping. The teacher assesses students’ educational needs, develops lesson plans and assignments, provides instruction and individual assistance, and evaluates learning through examinations and proficiency indicators. The role also involves maintaining discipline and/or security, counseling students, preparing student records and reports, managing instructional supplies, and selecting teaching materials. The position is permanent and full-time, located at 1851 State Route 56, London, Ohio.

Requirements

• Meet eligibility requirements for a Teacher Certificate or License appropriate for career-technical horticulture and the assigned grade level.
• Successfully obtain the required Teacher Certificate or License before employment.
• For Teacher 1, have a baccalaureate degree or less, as specified by the OEA agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in turf management for residential and commercial property applications, including care of grass, landscaping, trees, flowers, plants and shrubs, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Teach business management and record keeping.
• Assess inmates’ educational needs.
• Develop lesson plans and individual assignments and training to address educational needs.
• Provide instruction and individual assistance.
• Administer, score, and interpret examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Maintain discipline and/or security.
• Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior, and/or personal problems.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Prepare required records and reports, including enrollment, grades, and student progress.
• Inventory and order needed supplies and materials.
• Research, select, and recommend new teaching materials.
• Attend in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, and 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

What This Job Offers

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