Instructor

Columbia, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 29 - 44

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Columbia

132 Hwy 850 Columbia LA 71418

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. Make a meaningful impact every day by helping young people build the academic personal and workforce skills they need for a better future. As an Instructor at Swanson Center for Youth Columbia you will teach secure-care youth using the state-mandated curriculum while fostering a structured supportive and growth-oriented learning environment. This role is ideal for educators who believe in second chances value relationship-building and want to be part of a mission-driven team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Louisiana teaching certification or eligibility for certification
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

There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate.

Job Specification

The incumbent will serve as a content teacher for Secondary Education Certified Instructor or Temporary Authority to Teach or eligibility for a TAT core subject matters: Science Social Studies Math or Language Arts.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Teach and inspire youth through the state-mandated curriculum entry-level job skills and employability training.
Create a positive learning environment by organizing instruction writing lesson plans and using diverse teaching strategies tailored to students needs and learning styles.
Promote student success through consistent classroom management rooted in positive reinforcement fairness and clear expectations.
Support academic progress by preparing bi-weekly performance reports maintaining accurate attendance and grades and submitting all required documentation on time.
Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in trainings conferences and seminars to stay current in instructional practices and youth development.
Collaborate with staff and leadership maintaining strong communication and serving on school or facility committees as needed.
Model professionalism and leadership demonstrating integrity optimism persistence and strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal immediate supervisor or Youth Facility Director to support school operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

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.

How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources

In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Required Experience:

About this Job Office of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth-Columbia132 Hwy 850 Columbia LA 71418 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. M...