Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) - 20% Supplement

State of Ohio; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% supplemental pay

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

State of Ohio, Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility, seeks a Teacher 1 (Intervention Specialist) to lead educational programming for youth in a secure setting. The role emphasizes special education leadership, lesson planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits include a paid six-week pre-service training, background checks, and access to state-wide professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders or severe behavioral handicapped or multi-handicapped or developmentally handicapped or current valid Ohio teaching license in mild/moderate, intervention specialist or moderate/intensive intervention specialist pursuant to OAC 3301.24.05.
• Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to CJCF students in special education in assigned subject area &/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills & environmental awareness.
• Assess educational needs of youth, develop lesson plans to address needs, such as individualized assignment & training, provides instruction in academic or career-tech subjects, administers, scores & interprets examinations & proficiency indicators, maintains discipline, security & counsel students concerning performance & behavior &/or personal problems.
• Attend & participate in meetings (MFE, IEP, pre-admission, discharge, in-service training, treatment team, student interviews); prepares records & reports; inventories, orders supplies & materials; research, selects & recommends new teaching materials.

Skills

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree or less

Job description

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

Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Work Location: 640 Island Road, Circleville, Ohio, 43113, United States

Compensation: $26.59 - $46.79

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 7 am - 3 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OEA Scope

Primary Job Skill: Education

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

NOW OFFERING A 20% SUPPLEMENT

AND $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

• Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
• Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
• Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
• Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website

here.

What You'll Do…

DYS is seeking a Teacher 1 (Intervention Specialist) to oversee educational programming for our youth. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven background in special education and a deep commitment for youth development.

Specifically, the Teacher 1 (Intervention Specialist) will:

• Provide individualized instruction to the Ohio Department of Youth Services, (ODYS), Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) students in special education in assigned subject area &/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills & environmental awareness.
• Assess educational needs of youth, develop lesson plans to address needs, such as, individualized assignment & training, provides instruction in academic or career-tech subjects such as, self-help skills, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, environmental awareness & individual assistance, administers, scores & interprets examination & proficiency indicators, maintains discipline, security & counsel students concerning performance, behavior &/or personal problems, teaches youth on patient living; track & record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.
• Attend & participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Multifactored Evaluation (MFE) Individual Education Plan (IEP), pre-admission, discharge, in-service training, treatment team, student interviews); prepares required records & reports (e.g. enrollment figures, grades, student progress); inventories, orders supplies & materials needed; research, selects & recommend new teaching materials.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm with meals provided. Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

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:

Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders or severe behavioral handicapped or multi-handicapped or develop-mentally handicapped or current valid Ohio teaching license in mild/moderate, intervention specialist or moderate/intensive intervention specialist pursuant to OAC 3301.24.05 appropriate for those with learning disabilities & behavioral disorders & grade level to be assigned Teacher 1, 71211, 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

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.