Teacher (Mathematics) - $5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!

State of Ohio; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off & Holidays

Education and Development Funds

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking qualified educators for Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon. Teachers are required to hold a valid certificate or license with starting pay around $68,723 and can progress through levels with master’s degree eligibility.

Positions offer permanent full-time work, standard M-F hours, comprehensive training, and generous benefits as part of the Ohio state system.

Qualifications

• Teacher must possess a valid license or certificate prior to employment.
• Starting pay for Teacher 1 is $68,723.
• Preference for leadership, professionalism, and trauma-responsive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs of youth and develop/implement lesson plans.
• Provide instruction with individual assistance.
• Counsel students on performance and behavior.
• Organize or monitor extracurricular activities as assigned.

Skills

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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

Organization: Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 2775 Indian River Road Southwest, Massillon, Ohio, United States

Compensation: $69,000-$117,000

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OEA Scope

Primary Job Skill: Education

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

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 Teachers can earn from $68,723 - $116,792 depending on education and experience (includes additional 20% supplement)
• Small class sizes (6-8 students)
• Students are an average of 16-18 years old
• Comprehensive paid training will be provided to the selected candidate
• Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
• Additional personal and sick leave
• No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities

Duties for a Teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Assess educational needs of youth: develop and implement lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training;
• Provide instruction with individual assistance;
• Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems;
• Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities if assigned.

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. (travel, lodging, and meals are 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

• 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 )

Qualifications

• Teacher 1 must have baccalaureate degree or less; Starting pay $68,723
• Teacher 2 must have a baccalaureate degree & 20 additional quarter hrs. but less than master’s degree;
• Teacher 3 must have master’s degree;
• Teacher 4 must have master’s degree & 30 hrs. of post‑graduate study;

Note: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications…

• Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma‑responsive, and solution driven
• Able to use current technology, including computers
• Interest in professional growth and development
• Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based personalized learning
• Competent in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials

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.