Bachelors degree in English Education or related field.
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with appropriate ELA content area certification (Grades 6-12).
Secondary English (Grades 6-12) or English Language Arts (Grades 4-8) for middle grades.
Passed Praxis II content exam for ELA.
Strong classroom management and instructional skills
Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth in a secure care setting
Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills
Job Duties:
The incumbent of this position will teach or instruct classes of secured care juveniles in the state mandated curriculum behavioral principles and instructional practices including classroom management based on positive reinforcement; maintain personal qualities of leadership integrity fairness optimism self-confidence persistence and vitality.
Duties/Examples of Work include but are not limited to the following tasks:
Deliver instruction in core academic subjects (e.g. English Math Science Social Studies) aligned with Louisiana Department of Education standards
Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning; write lesson plans for individual and group inetruction
Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on student needs and learning levels
Maintain classroom discipline and promote a safe respectful learning environment
Serves as an acceptable model for student in grooming dress and conduct.
Assess student progress and maintain accurate academic records
Collaborate with facility staff counselors and education coordinators to support student success
Integrate life skills career readiness and character education into daily instruction
Participate in professional development and training sessions
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.