Impactful Literacy Teacher in Corrections

State of Ohio; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster is seeking a Literacy Teacher I to deliver foundational education to inmates, focusing on reading, writing and mathematics. You will assess learners’ needs, develop lesson plans, provide instruction and individual assistance, administer exams, keep records, and participate in professional development.

This full-time position requires a valid Teacher Certificate for the appropriate grade

Qualifications

• Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and area of specialization.
• Teacher 1, 71111, must also have a baccalaureate degree or less.
• Job Skills include Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in basic education needs (reading, writing, mathematics).
• Assesses educational needs of inmates.
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs with individual assignments and training.
• Provides instruction and individual assistance.
• Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Maintains discipline and/or security.
• Counsels students concerning performance, behavior and personal problems.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Prepares required records and reports (enrollment, grades, student progress).
• Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed.
• Researches, selects, and recommends new teaching materials.
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Teacher certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster is seeking a Literacy Teacher I to deliver foundational education to inmates, focusing on reading, writing and mathematics. You will assess learners’ needs, develop lesson plans, provide instruction and individual assistance, administer exams, keep records, and participate in professional development.

This full-time position requires a valid Teacher Certificate for the appropriate grade