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

State of Ohio•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is hiring a mathematics teacher at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. DYS teachers educate young people in juvenile corrections, with small classes of approximately 6–8 students whose average age is 16–18. The position is permanent and full-time, with 186 student days per year and 40 intersession days off. Teachers do not have study hall or lunch supervisory responsibilities. Compensation is listed as $69,000–$117,000, with the posting also giving a teacher salary range of $68,723–$116,792 depending on education and experience, including an additional 20% supplement. New hires must complete six weeks of paid mandatory preservice training. Weeks 2–4 take place at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; travel, lodging, and meals are provided. Weeks 1, 5, and 6 are facility-based. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

Obtain a Teacher Certificate or License before employment.
Meet the education qualifications for the applicable teacher level: Teacher 1 requires a baccalaureate degree or less; Teacher 2 requires a baccalaureate degree plus 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 plus 30 hours of postgraduate study.
Successfully complete six weeks of paid mandatory preservice training.
Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, commitment to excellence, and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and sound judgment of people and situations.
Ability to serve as a change agent and provide excellent customer service.
Trauma-responsive and 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.
Develop and implement lesson plans, including individualized assignments and training, to address students’ educational needs.
Provide instruction and 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 the eligibility period.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
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.
40 intersession days off per year.
Additional personal and sick leave.
Paid six-week preservice training; travel, lodging, and meals are provided for weeks 2–4 of training.
$5,000 signing incentive.