Teacher (Mathematics) - $5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE! - copy

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

3d • $69,000 - $117,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Youth Services is hiring a Mathematics Teacher at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. Teachers work with youth in a juvenile correctional setting, with small classes of approximately 6–8 students whose average age is 16–18. Compensation is based on education and experience, and includes an additional 20% supplement. Comprehensive paid training is provided. The position has 186 student days and 40 days of intersession leave, with additional personal and sick leave. Teachers do not have study hall or lunch supervisory responsibilities.

The role includes assessing youth educational needs and developing and implementing lesson plans, including individualized assignments and training. Teachers provide instruction and individual assistance, counsel students about performance, behavior, and personal problems, and may organize or monitor extracurricular activities when assigned.

New hires must complete six weeks of paid mandatory pre-service training. Week 1 and weeks 5–6 take place at the facility. Weeks 2–4 are held Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio; travel, lodging, and meals are provided. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. A teacher certificate or license must be obtained before employment.

Requirements

• Teacher 1 requires a baccalaureate degree or less.
• Teacher 2 requires a baccalaureate degree and 20 additional quarter hours, but less than a master's degree.
• Teacher 3 requires a master's degree.
• Teacher 4 requires a master's degree and 30 hours of post-graduate study.
• Must successfully obtain a Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.
• Must complete six weeks of paid mandatory pre-service training.
• Must 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, ability to act as a change agent, excellent customer service, trauma responsiveness, and a solution-driven approach.
• Ability to use current technology, including computers.
• Interest in professional growth and development.
• Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based personalized learning.
• Competence in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assess the educational needs of youth and develop and implement lesson plans to address them, including individualized assignments and training.
• Provide instruction and individual assistance.
• Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior, and personal problems.
• Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities if 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, and optional deferred compensation.
• 40 days of intersession leave per year.
• Paid mandatory pre-service training.
• Travel, lodging, and meals provided for weeks 2–4 of pre-service training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time