Teacher 1 (Special Education Intervention Specialist) 245,000 SIGNING BONUS!

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 3 71213 must also have masters degree but less than a Masters Degree & thirty (30) additional post-graduate quarter hours. Non-degreed career-tech teachers shall be moved to the Masters Schedule after obtaining the requirement per OEA agreement; Note: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Job Skills: Education

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.

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About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

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 Ohios 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 Guiding Principles

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clickinghere

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of teacher education in order to provide individualized instruction to the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) Ralph Starsky High School students in special education in assigned subject area &/or pre-career-tech subjects self-help leisure time alternatives physical education socialization skills & environmental awareness: assesses educational needs of youth develops lesson plans to address needs such as individualized assignment & training provides instruction in academic or career-tech subjects such as self help skills leisure time alternatives physical education socialization skills environmental awareness & individual assistance administers scores & interprets examination & proficiency indicators maintains discipline security & counsel students concerning performance behavior &/or personal problems teaches youth on patient living; track & record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.
• DYS Teachers can earn from $60798 - $103334 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

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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient Ohio. This training is fully paid for and will cover lodging transportation (if needed) and meals. Training takes place for 3 weeks Monday through Thursday 7AM to 5PM with Fridays Saturdays and Sundays off.

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.