INSTRUCTOR

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice seeks an instructor to provide academic instruction to youth in a secure care setting at Acadiana Center for Youth‑Bunkie, LA. The role focuses on delivering core subjects in alignment with standards and building foundational skills for reintegration.

You will develop individualized lesson plans, manage classrooms, assess progress, and collaborate with facility staff to support student success. This is a full-time, state service position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or related field.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with ELA content area certification (Grades 6-12).
• Praxis II content exam for ELA.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth in a secure care setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in core academic subjects aligned with standards.
• Organize environment and instruction; write lesson plans for individuals and groups.
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on student needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Serve as a positive model in grooming, dress and conduct.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate academic records.
• Collaborate with facility staff, counselors, and education coordinators to support student success.
• Integrate life skills, career readiness, and character education into daily instruction.
• Participate in professional development and trainings.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate with ELA (Grades 6-12)

Praxis II ELA

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth‑Bunkie

1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322

https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Instructors to provide academic instruction to youth in secure care facilities. This role is vital to supporting the educational development and rehabilitation of justice-involved youth. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive learning environment, promoting academic achievement, and helping students build the skills they need for successful reintegration into their communities.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or related field.

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with appropriate ELA content area certification (Grades 6-12).

  • Secondary English (Grades 6-12) or English Language Arts (Grades 4-8) for middle grades.

• Passed Praxis II content exam for ELA.

• Strong classroom management and instructional skills

• Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth in a secure care setting

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate:

The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per work day.

The incumbent of this position will teach or instruct classes of secured care juveniles in the state mandated curriculum, behavioral principles and instructional practices, including classroom management based on positive reinforcement; maintain personal qualities of leadership, integrity, fairness, optimism, self-confidence, persistence and vitality.

Duties/Examples of Work include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Deliver instruction in core academic subjects (e.g., English, Math, Science, Social Studies) aligned with Louisiana Department of Education standards

• Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning; write lesson plans for individual and group instruction

• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on student needs and learning levels

• Maintain classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful learning environment

• Serves as an acceptable model for student in grooming, dress and conduct.

• Assess student progress and maintain accurate academic records

• Collaborate with facility staff, counselors, and education coordinators to support student success

• Integrate life skills, career readiness, and character education into daily instruction

• Participate in professional development and training sessions

Position Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

Applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.