Teacher 1 (Literacy)- 20029995

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) seeks an educator to provide basic education to inmates at the Southeastern Correctional Institution. You will assess needs, develop lesson plans, and deliver instruction with individual support to improve literacy and numeracy.

You will administer tests, maintain records, and participate in professional development while upholding security and discipline standards within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level & area of specialization; Teacher 1, 71111, must also have baccalaureate degree or less.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and assess education programs for inmates.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in basic education needs (e.g., reading writing mathematics)
• Assesses educational needs of inmates.
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training.
• Provides instruction and individual assistance.
• Administrates, 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

Skills

Education

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Teacher Certification

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Provides instruction in basic education needs (e.g., reading writing mathematics)
• 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

Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level & area of specialization to be assigned; Teacher 1, 71111, must also have baccalaureate degree or less;

Job Skills:

Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Southeast Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Southeastern Correctional Inst

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster

Compensation

$27.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OEA/Scope

Professional Skills

Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence

Agency Overview

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!