Associate Teacher - MEDC

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave (vacation)

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Discount Programs (TicketatWork, Weave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a classroom support role under general supervision to assist in delivering instruction tailored to individual student needs in collaboration with Teachers of Record.

Responsibilities include reviewing and implementing lesson content, utilizing distance learning platforms where applicable, and maintaining clear communication with TORs and staff to ensure an effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in education or general administration.
• Knowledge of PowerSchool preferred.
• Ability to maintain discipline in a group situation.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Experience with computers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements lesson content and instructional activities as provided by Teachers of Record (TORs).
• Delivers content via established distance learning platforms where applicable.
• Establishes clear communication with students, TORs, and staff within distance learning and site delivery platforms.
• Demonstrates proficiency with district-endorsed instructional apps, web platforms, and LMS.
• Maintains professionalism and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Distance learning

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, supports classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs in collaboration with teachers and staff to ensure an effective learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

Reviews and implements lesson content and instructional activities as provided by Teachers of Record (TORs) to improve students’ content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.

Engages in best practices to deliver content – specific lessons and instruction to students by means of established distance learning instructional delivery platform, where applicable.

Establishes clear communication with students, TORs, and all personnel within the distance learning and site instructional delivery platform.

Demonstrates technology proficiency in using district-endorsed instructional applications, web-based platforms, and learning management systems.

Displays professionalism and leadership by following established school, agency, state and federal policies and procedures.

Performs Other Related Job Duties As Required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in education or general administration.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of PowerSchool preferred.
• Ability to maintain discipline in a group situation.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and public.
• Prefer someone with experience working with computers.
• Employees in the Division of Educational Services who occupy this position do not receive the extra nine (9) paid non-workdays given to certified staff.
• This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

An associate's degree.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.