Teacher (Career-Tech - Career Based Intervention) %245,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE

State of Ohio•Highland Hills, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles: Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource, Treat everyone with respect, Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive.

Requirements

Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment
Teacher 1 must have baccalaureate degree or less
Teacher 2 must have a baccalaureate degree & 20 additional quarter hrs. but less than master’s degree
Teacher 3 must have master’s degree
Teacher 4 must have master’s degree & 30 hrs. of post-graduate study

Nice To Haves

Leadership
commitment to excellence
professionalism
strong interpersonal communication skills
good judgment of people and situations
change agent
excellent customer service
trauma-responsive
solution driven
Able to use current technology, including computers
Interest in professional growth and development
Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based personalized learning
Competent in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials

Responsibilities

Assess educational needs of youth: develop and implement lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training
Provide instruction with individual assistance
Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems
Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities if 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 )
Comprehensive paid training will be provided to the selected candidate
Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
Additional personal and sick leave
No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities