Juvenile Education Instructor — Shape Futures

State of Indiana; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

457(b) plan

Pension plans

Leave policies

Paid vacation/leave

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking

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Job summary

State of Indiana at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver curriculum, develop lesson plans, and supervise trades-based instruction in a secure, correctional setting.

You will instruct students across subjects, prepare daily lesson plans, and collaborate with care teams to support educational progress; a valid Indiana teaching license and an Occupational Specialist license are required. Generous benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid Indiana teacher’s license, or statement of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• An Occupational Specialist license, or a provisional certificate or emergency permit issued by the Indiana Department of Instruction.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Upon hire, must attend, participate in, and successfully complete in-service training programs (at least 40 hours annually, including mandatory certifications such as CPR, personal protection, etc.).
• Specialized knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the modern techniques of teaching used in the area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of and ability to instruct and work with students at several developmental/behavior levels.
• Ability to evaluate educational, vocational, and developmental performance and progress of students.
• Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development.
• Ability to provide appropriate documentation of each individual student’s educational and behavioral progress.
• Ability to actively participate in professional continuing education and training as instructed and approved by supervisor.
• Ability to work under emergency situations.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in one or more subject areas such as mathematics, English, social studies, science, health, history, physical education, art, or music, etc.
• Prepare outline for course study, prepare daily lesson plans, and correct/evaluate assignments in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
• Train and instruct students on specific trades such as printing, barbering, small engine repair, or horticulture.
• Organize program of practical and technical instruction in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
• Instruct students on health safety precautions, use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade, and codes of regulations of the trade.
• Supervise the daily work of students in the shop or laboratory and evaluate achievement of individual students in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Collaborate with operations, health care, and treatments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.
• Provide written reports to, and may participate in, multidisciplinary treatment team.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Indiana teaching license or eligibility

Occupational Specialist license

Job description

State of Indiana at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver curriculum, develop lesson plans, and supervise trades-based instruction in a secure, correctional setting.

You will instruct students across subjects, prepare daily lesson plans, and collaborate with care teams to support educational progress; a valid Indiana teaching license and an Occupational Specialist license are required. Generous benefits accompany the role.