CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Teacher
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Building Coordinator
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Unclassified
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
PAY GRADE: Steps
DEPARTMENT: Education
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
English Teacher - Provides academic instruction in English education to students in Community Correctional Facility (CCF) across a wide range of grade and educational levels from upper elementary through high school.
Math Teacher - Provide integrated mathematics instruction in the areas of Pre-Algebra and/or Transition to High School Math and/or Algebra I and/or Geometry and/or Algebra II, based on individual student progress toward high school graduation requirements, within a secure juvenile detention facility.
“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.
English Teacher
Observes youth’s behavior and maintains awareness of the youth’s emotional and physical needs, with particular attention to: depression, suicide ideation, and aggressive tendencies towards others.Teaches English class and makes use of supplemental instruction/media resources. Defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits.Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals to facilitate the accrual of high school credit.Plans and implements daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum. Develops individualized educational plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives. Overall instruction may include preparation and work in the GED preparation curriculum.Evaluates student’s work and academic progress. Assesses student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student’s academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress. Update grades weekly; provide progress reports to stakeholders when requested, communicate challenges to the Building Coordinator and/or Director, and input grades when due to reflect student earned credit.Provides direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitors youth progress, addresses problems and oversees program implementation and completion. Works with individuals one-on-one to optimize learning proficiencies.
Math Teacher
Observe youth’s behavior and maintains awareness of the youth’s emotional and physical needs. Particular attention to: depression, suicide ideation, and aggressive tendencies towards others.Teach mathemamatics to group participants, defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits.Plan and implement daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum. Develop an individualized instructional plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives. Evaluate student work and academic progress. Assess student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student’s academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress.Possess the ability to engage students in a secure environment. Monitor and maintain appropriate care and control over tools, equipment, and supplies. Provide direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitor youth progress, address academic and/or behavioral difficulties, and oversee program implementation and completion.
Social Studies Teacher
Observe youth’s behavior and maintains awareness of the youth’s emotional and physical needs. Particular attention to: depression, suicide ideation, and aggressive tendencies towards others.Teach Social Studies to group participants, defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits.Plan and implement daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum. Develop an individualized instructional plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives. Evaluate student work and academic progress. Assess student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student’s academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress.Possess the ability to engage students in a secure environment. Monitor and maintain appropriate care and control over tools, equipment, and supplies. Provide direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitor youth progress, address academic and/or behavioral difficulties, and oversee program implementation and completion.
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; Building Coordinators/principals; Probation Officers, Probation Managers/Supervisors; School Counselors; Transition Coordinators; Special education personnel; School districts of residence; Clinical support staff; and external agency representatives.
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. Possible exposure to contagious diseases, head lice and blood-borne pathogens.
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
English Teacher - 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 Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7-12). 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.
Math Teacher - 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.
Social Studies Teacher - Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; experience working with youth at risk of school failure preferred. State of Ohio 4-Year Resident Educator or 5-Year Professional Adolescent-Young Adult license (Grades 7-12) in Integrated Social Studies is preferred. Ability to obtain an Alternative Teaching License in Social Studies is required.
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.
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 and CPR certification ; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (May be obtained after appointment)
This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.