Teacher 1 (Literacy)- 20029995

State of Ohio; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster is seeking a Literacy Teacher I to deliver foundational education to inmates, focusing on reading, writing and mathematics. You will assess learners’ needs, develop lesson plans, provide instruction and individual assistance, administer exams, keep records, and participate in professional development.

This full-time position requires a valid Teacher Certificate for the appropriate grade

Qualifications

• Current Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and area of specialization.
• Teacher 1, 71111, must also have a baccalaureate degree or less.
• Job Skills include Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in basic education needs (reading, writing, mathematics).
• Assesses educational needs of inmates.
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs with 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 performance, behavior and personal problems.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Prepares required records and reports (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

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Teacher certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher 1 (Literacy)- 20029995 (2600075S)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - southeastern Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Southeastern Correctional Inst

5900 BIS Road

Lancaster 43130

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster

Compensation

$27.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OEA/Scope

Primary Job Skill

Education

Technical Skills

Education

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.

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

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

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

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

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

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.

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.