Associate Teacher - MEDC

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; 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 and deferred

Discount Programs such as TicketatWork

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking staff to support classroom instruction and collaborate with teachers to ensure an effective learning environment for youth across the state.

The role focuses on reviewing lesson content, delivering instruction via distance platforms where applicable, and maintaining clear communication with students and staff while following district and agency policies.

Qualifications

• State minimum: high school diploma and experience in education or administration.
• Knowledge of PowerSchool preferred.
• Ability to maintain discipline in a group.
• Clear oral and written communication abilities.
• Experience working with computers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements lesson content as provided by TORs to improve content knowledge.
• Delivers content via distance learning platforms where applicable.
• Maintains communication with students, TORs and staff within instructional platforms.
• Demonstrates proficiency with district-endorsed instructional apps and LMS.
• Adheres to school, agency, state and federal policies; performs related duties as required.

Skills

PowerSchool

Oral communication

Written communication

Discipline management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

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.

Benefits

• 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

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone].