INSTRUCTOR

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie seeks an instructor to provide academic instruction to youth in a secure care setting. You will deliver core subjects, develop personalized plans, and promote positive behavior while aligning with state standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in English or Education, a Louisiana ELA teaching certificate for grades 6-12, and Praxis II ELA. Expect collaboration with staff and ongoing professional development.

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 passed 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 Louisiana standards.
• Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction.
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on student needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful learning environment.
• 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate (ELA 6-12)

Praxis II ELA

Job description

1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322
https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

About This Job

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.

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

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Minimum 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

Job Specification

The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per work day.

Job Duties And Other Information

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 inetruction
• 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-Specific 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.

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.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.