Teacher (English) - %245,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!

State of Ohio•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders aged 10-21. DYS aims to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities, believing all youth can reach their greatest potential. Teachers at DYS are crucial to this mission, providing instruction and support to students who are typically 16-18 years old, in small class sizes of 6-8 students. The role involves assessing educational needs, developing lesson plans, providing individualized instruction, counseling students, and potentially monitoring extracurricular activities. DYS is committed to a trauma-responsive environment, staff development, and a culture of inclusion. Comprehensive paid training is provided for new hires, including a 6-week program with initial facility-based training and subsequent academy training (travel, lodging, and meals provided for academy portion). DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree or less (for Teacher 1)
Baccalaureate degree & 20 additional quarter hrs. but less than master’s degree (for Teacher 2)
Master’s degree (for Teacher 3)
Master’s degree & 30 hrs. of post-graduate study (for Teacher 4)
Successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment
Complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training
Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

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

$5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE
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)
20% supplement (on salary)
Small class sizes (6-8 students)
Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
Additional personal and sick leave
No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities
Comprehensive paid training
DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program