Teacher for Juvenile Detention Center

Allen County ESC; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 85% board paid

Dental insurance 90% board paid

Life insurance $20,000

Job summary

Allen County Educational Service Center (ESC) in Lima, Ohio seeks a dedicated Teacher for the Juvenile Detention Center Education Program to educate middle and high school students within an alternative learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, delivering individualized instruction and overseeing paraprofessional aides.

Qualified candidates will have an Ohio teaching license with an Intervention Specialist license preferred, experience with students with cognitive

Qualifications

• Ohio Teaching License with Intervention Specialist license preferred.
• Experience with students with cognitive and/or emotional disabilities is valued.
• Ability to identify individual needs and provide customized educational programming.
• Supervision and responsibility of paraprofessional aides.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle and high school students at the Juvenile Detention Center Education Program.
• Collaborate with Therapists to address student needs.
• Provide individualized educational programming and supervision of aides.

Skills

Intervention Specialist license

Paraprofessional supervision

Collaboration with Therapists

Identify student needs

Educational programming

Education

Ohio teaching license with Intervention Specialist license preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Allen County Educational Service Center (ESC) Allen County ESC - Lima , Ohio Open in Google Maps

Teacher for Juvenile Detention Center

Allen County Educational Service Center (ESC) Allen County ESC - Lima , Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908555
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

The Allen County Educational Service Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Teacher for the Juvenile Detention Center's Education Program. The teaching position includes middle and high school students.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• The Board has identified the following qualifications as having particular importance for the position of Teacher for the Alternative Program.
  • Ohio Teaching License with an Intervention Specialist License Preferred
  • If applying with a Non-Intervention Specialist License, an emphasis in science preferred
  • Experience with students who demonstrate significant cognitive and/or emotional disabilities
  • Responsibility and supervision of paraprofessional aide(s)
  • Collaborate with Therapists
  • Ability to identify individual need of each student and provide educational programming for each
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of Ohio's Extended Standards
  • Strong work ethic
• The Governing Board offers a competitive wage: Health Insurance 85% Board Paid; Dental Insurance 90% Board Paid; Liability Insurance per Board Policy, Leaves (sick/personal) per Board Policy, $20,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
• All interested parties should submit the following: a letter of interest, updated resume, and a copy of an Ohio Department of Education License.
• Contact: Brad Clark, Director of JDC/Gifted Programs 1920 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH 45801 419.222.1836, ext. 109 Email: [e-mail]
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gretchen Holdgreve
• 1920 Slabtown Road
• Lima , Ohio 45801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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