DJ Education Program Teacher
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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS
Our vision is to make Arizonas community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidencebased rehabilitative services that enhance their wellbeing and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.
Special Education Program Teacher
Adobe Mountain School
2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix Arizona 85027
Salary: $47604.00 $93332.40
Grade: 01
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Special Education Program Teacher who is passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizonas underserved youth. Whether you are just starting out in your teaching career or if you are a seasoned professional ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse education team. This position will work under the direction of an Education Program Administrator in providing educational services for adjudicated youth that are aligned with the Arizona State Academic Standards.
Instructs youth in development of academic vocational and social skills in groups and individually in assigned area
Special Education Teachers also develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students educational physical and social/emotional development
Prepares performancebased objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the school State and Federal initiatives
Ensures curriculum meets state and local performance measures and develops annual goals for program improvement
Maintains accurate and complete student records
Prepares reports on youth and activities as required by laws district policies and administrative regulations
Assigns lessons to students and corrects school work
Administers tests to evaluate achievement of student in the technical knowledge and practical skill
Responds to basic student questions and issues reports to students schools and parents
Actively participates in student meetings multidisciplinary treatment meetings and staff meetings
Completes assigned training and participates in educational development activities
Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
Concepts and curriculum of assigned subject
Federal and state education laws rules and regulations
Effective instructional techniques
State Academic Standards
Maintaining confidentiality
Skill in:
Classroom management
Differentiated classroom instructions
Modification of academic work as appropriate
Data Collecting
Assessing students in academic and behavioral skills and progress
Written and verbal communication
Ability to:
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with youth teachers supervisors staff and other stakeholders
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Counsels students in relation to their educational goals and objectives
Analyze and evaluate academic and vocational growth of the students
Learn and use standard departmental software
Build and maintain standard agency policy and procedures
Learn and follow agency policies and procedures
Work closely with adjudicated youth in an institutional or community setting
Three years of teaching experience with at least one year of work with atrisk youth
REQUIRED: MUST possess a current valid Special Education Teachers Certification from the Arizona Department of Education* appropriate to the subject to be taught.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license records checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.010.
All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify)
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date and have an overall rating of meets expectations or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental vision life insurance and shortterm disability plans
Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred Compensation Program
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution 401 (a) retirement plan
New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
Employer contributes a dollarfordollar match equal to 5 of a members salary
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service
Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
