Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) 20026833

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution, seeks a Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) to educate inmates in turf management and related subjects. The role involves developing lesson plans, administering assessments, and maintaining records.

Applicants must meet teacher licensing requirements and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A 20% supplement applies to this position.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License for career-tech horticulture & grade level.
• Job requires Teacher 1 certification or license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in turf management, landscaping, and related topics.
• Assess inmates' educational needs and develop lesson plans.
• Administer and score examinations and track student progress.
• Maintain discipline and classroom records and reports.
• Counsel students on performance and behavior.

Skills

Education

Grounds & Landscaping

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or less

Job description

Job Description - Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) 20026833 (2600076T)

Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Horticulture) 20026833 ( 2600076T )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director 567-242-2362 / [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Allen Correctional Institute 2338 North West Street Lima 45801

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima

Compensation : $27.53

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OEA/Scope

Primary Job Skill

Education

Technical Skills: Education, Grounds & Landscaping

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:

This position is entitled to a 20% supplement.

• Provides instruction in turf management for residential and commercial property applications (e.g., care of grass, landscaping, trees, flowers, plant, shrubs, equipment operation and maintenance), business management, record keeping and individual assistance
• Assesses educational needs of inmates
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training
• Provides instruction and individual assistance
• Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators
• Maintains discipline and/or security
• Counsels’ students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems.
• Attends meetings as required
• Prepares required records and reports (e.g., enrollment, grades, student progress)
• Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed
• Researches, selects, and recommends new teaching materials.
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License appropriate for career-tech - horticulture & grade level as assigned*; Teacher 1, 71481, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement; NOTE: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

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

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

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.