Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Juvenile Division

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Teacher
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EXEMPTION TYPE: Professional
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Unclassified
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
PAY GRADE: Steps
DEPARTMENT: Education

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Provides academic instruction to students enrolled in the Montgomery County Juvenile Court School (MCJC School) serving youth placed in the Center for Adolescent Services (CAS), Nicholas Residential Treatment Center (NRTC), and Detention facilities. Instruction is delivered across a wide range of grade and educational levels from upper elementary through high school in one or more of the following core academic subject areas:
• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
Teachers utilize the Bright Thinker curriculum, Ohio Department of Education standards, and supplemental instructional materials to provide differentiated instruction, facilitate credit attainment, support graduation pathways, and prepare students for successful educational transitions. Instruction is delivered within a secure educational setting and is designed to address the diverse academic, behavioral, and emotional needs of justice involved youth.

“In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

• Utilize the Bright Thinker curriculum platform as the primary instructional program for students enrolled in MCJC School.
• Monitor student progress within Bright Thinker and provide interventions to ensure academic success and course completion.
• Assign, evaluate, and document student coursework through Bright Thinker and other approved educational systems.
• Analyze student performance data from Bright Thinker to identify academic needs and develop individualized instructional strategies.
• Integrate teacher led instruction and enrichment activities with Bright Thinker coursework to maximize student engagement and achievement.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends various facility events and activities. Meets with individual students in the living unit to assist in schoolwork. Participates in various groups, committees and treatment teams to improve the overall program. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Electronic technology utilized in schools; general office equipment.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS
Students; Parents/guardians; Education Director/Principal, Assistant principals; Probation Officers, Probation Managers/Supervisors, Youth Specialist; School Counselors; Transition Coordinators; Special education personnel; School districts of residence; Clinical support staff; external agency representatives and Court Administration.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Detained youth files; medical records; behavioral logs and documentation; non-public record information contained in personnel files, psychological testing reports, special education records, youth transcripts, youth report cards, youth educational evaluations, youth behavior intervention plans.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Individual classroom setting within a secure correctional treatment environment. Exposure to potentially violent youth.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee normally must be able to walk through the facility, perform physical labor, and may occasionally have to physically control persons of varying weights and strengths. The employee regularly exerts physical activity when demonstrating or participating in group recreational activities including throwing, bending, lifting and other bodily motions. The employee commonly uses usual vision demands and must normally be able to converse verbally with the youth, visitors, family members, general public and others, and to hear.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: human growth and development; education principles and standards; behavior management; teaching strategies for non-traditional students and those with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities; student motivation and behavior management; crisis intervention process and techniques; basic psychology and human relations; security and safety precautions; classroom organization and Management; cognitive development and dysfunction in children and adolescents; reading problems and strategies.

Ability to: maintain flexibility in adjusting course curriculum and materials to varying learning levels; adapt to varying learning styles; work in a secured environment; work with troubled juveniles; communicate with students with a wide range of abilities, experiences, education and discipline; empathize with youths’ problems and serve as role model; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors; maintain confidentiality of sensitive subject matter; exhibit creative thinking; work in a secure environment.

Skill in: teaching; dealing with juvenile behavior problems; verbal and written communication; CPR; First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention; listening; operation of computer and computer software.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field with a 4-year Resident Educator License or 5-year Professional License in Subject Matter (Grades 7-12). Or the ability to obtain an Alternative Teaching License within 6 months of starting employment. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. Experience working with youth who are at risk of school failure, including students with disabilities, is preferred.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
State of Ohio Teaching Certificate and/or Licensure in content area or an Alternate Resident Educator License within 6 months as a condition of employment; State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
First Aid, CPR certification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (May be obtained after appointment).