Certified Teacher

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred in

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a qualified educator to provide classroom instruction and develop curriculum aligned with SC State Standards and vocational competencies. The role involves delivering lessons across multiple education sites, maintaining clear communication with staff, and supporting DJJ’s mission of transforming youth lives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, SC teaching certification, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and state teaching certification.
• Must possess S.C. teacher certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations; ability to plan and implement lessons.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students’ content knowledge and mastery of skills.
• Delivers instruction across multiple sites using approved platforms, ensuring accessibility in the least restrictive environment.
• Establishes clear communication with students, site facilitators, and all personnel.
• Supports the mission and vision of the School District and the Agency.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum design

Lesson planning

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

SC teacher certification

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 limited supervision, provides classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs and designs curriculum in accordance with SC State Standards and vocational curriculum competencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students’ content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.
• Engages in best practices to deliver instructional content – specific lessons and instruction to students at multiple education sites by means of established instructional delivery platforms, in the least restrictive environment in accordance with state and federal regulations, demonstrating technology proficiency in using district-endorsed instructional applications.
• Establishes clear communication with students, site facilitators, and all personnel.
• Advances the mission and vision of the School District and the Agency.
• Displays professionalism and leadership by following established school, agency, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must be certified or eligible to be certified within the subject area by the State Department of Education.

• Must possess S.C. teacher certification.
• Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Is able to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Has knowledge of the principles of planning and implementing lesson plans.
• Limited overnight travel.
• 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.

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

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. 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. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.