Teacher 1 (Adult Basic Education/GED) - 20021483

State of Ohio; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Lebanon Correctional in Lebanon, Ohio, seeks an Education Specialist to develop and deliver Adult Basic Education/General Education Development programs for inmates. This full-time, permanent role requires preparing lesson plans and administering tests in a secure education environment.

You will maintain records, order materials, participate in meetings, and ensure proper disciplinary procedures while promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism in line with

Qualifications

• Applicants who possess a Baccalaureate degree & an Adult Educator four year permit and/or are eligible to receive a four-year permit from the Ohio Department of Education, may be considered.
• Any current Teacher Certificate appropriate grade level to be assigned Teacher 1, 71721, must also have baccalaureate degree or less
• Job Skills: Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized training for assignments
• Provides necessary instruction for Adult Basic Education/General Education Development program
• Administers necessary tests
• Evaluate inmates provides necessary direction for inmates
• Maintains discipline and/or security of instructional area
• Attends education meetings, unit staff meetings and in-service training
• Prepares required records and reports
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies and materials needed
• Performs other education and/or related duties as requested by education administrators
• Performs other duties as required on assignment

Skills

Education

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Adult Educator four year permit

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Lebanon Correctional

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director 513/409-8003/[e-mail]

Work Location: 3791 State Route 63, Lebanon, Ohio, 45036, United States

Compensation: $27.53

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Not Specified

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OEA Scope

Primary Job Skill: Education

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized training for assignments
• Provides necessary instruction for Adult Basic Education/General Education Development program
• Administers necessary tests
• Evaluate inmates provides necessary direction for inmates
• Maintains discipline and/or security of instructional area
• Attends education meetings, unit staff meetings and in-service training
• Prepares required records and reports
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies and materials needed
• Performs other education and/or related duties as requested by education administrators
• Performs other duties as required on assignment

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants who possess a Baccalaureate degree & an Adult Educator four year permit and/or are eligible to receive a four-year permit from the Ohio Department of Education, may be considered.

Any current Teacher Certificate appropriate grade level to be assigned Teacher 1, 71721, must also have baccalaureate degree or less

Job Skills: Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.