Teacher 1 (Adult Basic Education/GED) - 20026406

State of Ohio; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 3,237,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks a full-time Teacher 1 for the Adult Basic Education/GED program at Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe. You will develop lesson plans, administer tests, and deliver instruction to inmates to support their GED goals.

Qualified applicants typically hold a Baccalaureate degree and an Adult Educator four-year permit, or eligibility for one; current Teacher Certification for the assigned grade level is required.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and eligibility for a four-year Adult Educator permit.
• Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for the assigned grade level; Teacher 1 requires a baccalaureate degree.
• Ability to conduct instruction, tests, maintain discipline, and prepare records.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and individualized training for Adult Basic Education/GED.
• Provides instruction and administers tests for the AB/E GED program.
• Maintains discipline and security of the instructional area; attends meetings and trainings.
• Prepares records and reports; maintains inventory and orders supplies.

Skills

Education

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Adult Educator permit

Job description

Job Description - Teacher 1 (Adult Basic Education/GED) - 20026406 (2600061Q)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director -740-702-3584/[e-mail]

Work Location

Ross Correctional Institution 16149 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601-5411

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation : $27.53

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OEA/Scope

Primary Job Skill

Education

Technical Skills : Education

Professional Skills : Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence

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.

What We Do… 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

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

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

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)

*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

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.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• 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.

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.

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.