SUBSTITUTE TEACHER-WAE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER-WAE

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Columbia, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

403CCY-224296-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Columbia Center for Youth

132 LA-850, Columbia, LA 71418

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-columbia

The Office of Juvenile Justice is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Substitute Teacher who is passionate about helping young people stay engaged and successful in the classroom. This is a meaningful opportunity to step into a supportive, mission-driven environment where education plays a powerful role in shaping brighter futures.

As a Substitute Teacher, you'll bring stability, encouragement, and structure to the classroom, ensuring students continue learning even when their regular teacher is away. If you're flexible, confident, and motivated by work that truly matters, this role offers the chance to make a real impact every single day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Specification

The Substitute Teacher provides instructional support by delivering prepared lessons, supervising students, and maintaining a safe, structured classroom environment for youth in secure care. The incumbent ensures continuity of instruction, models professionalism, and supports student learning through clear communication, positive reinforcement, and adherence to all OJJ and Department of Education policies. The position requires reliability, strong classroom presence, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Teach state-mandated curriculum, basic job skills, and employability skills to youth in secure care.

• Maintain a positive, organized classroom environment and follow prepared lesson plans.

• Communicate effectively with staff and students; submit attendance, grades, and required reports on time.

• Participate in professional development and stay informed on instructional practices.

• Use varied teaching strategies to meet different learning needs and styles.

• Follow all OJJ/DOE policies and perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, LA.

Appointment Type: Part Time, WAE

Work Schedule: 3 days a week. 7.5 hour shifts

Compensation: $16.00 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License, and clear a background check.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

03

If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

06

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

• Yes
• No

07

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

08

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

• Yes
• No

09

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

10

Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

• Yes
• No

11

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

12

Do you currently have a valid Louisiana teaching certification or Teaching Authorization?

• Yes
• No

13

If you have a current and valid teaching certification provide your teaching certificate number?

14

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Math?

• Yes
• No

15

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of English Language Arts?

• Yes
• No

16

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Science?

• Yes
• No

17

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Social Studies?

• Yes
• No

18

If you have a current and valid teaching certification, please list any other subject areas you are certified to teach. Please type 'N/A' if this does not apply?

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm