Teacher (Language Arts)

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DYS Teachers can earn from $68,723 - $116,792 depending on education and experience (includes additional 20% supplement). Small class sizes (6-8 students) with students an average of 16-18 years old. 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. The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.

Requirements

• Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.
• Teacher 1 must have baccalaureate degree or less; Starting pay $68,723
• 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, and 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 )
• 20% supplement
• $5,000 signing incentive

What This Job Offers

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