Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) 20018057

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Orient (OH); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking qualified educators to teach inmates with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, OH. The role requires applying instructional strategies, assessing needs, and developing individualized lesson plans within a secure correctional setting.

Candidates must meet licensure requirements for LD/BD education and obtain Teacher Certificate prior to employment; full-time schedule with a

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders; or severe behavioral handicap; or multi-handicapped; or developmentally handicapped per Ohio standards.
• Must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.
• Grade level to be assigned will determine licensure requirements.
• References to OEA agreement and Teacher 1, 71211, are per existing policy.

Responsibilities

• Instructs inmates with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in academic and/or pre-career-tech subjects.
• Assesses educational needs of inmates and develops lesson plans.
• Provides instruction and individual assistance to students.
• Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Maintains discipline and security within the classroom.
• Counsels students on performance, behavior and personal problems.

Skills

Education

Educational Support

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ohio teaching license eligibility

Job description

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

What You’ll Do

• Instructs inmates with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in assigned academic and/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills and environmental awareness
• 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 & recommends new teaching materials
• Attends in-service training sessions & workshops for professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

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, Educational Support, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, and Customer Focus.

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director 614-585-5016/ [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Correction Reception Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

Compensation

$27.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OEA/Scope

Technical Skills

Education, Educational support

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!