Teacher,Youth Development Job Dayton area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Teacher
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Building Coordinator
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Unclassified
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
PAY GRADE: Steps
DEPARTMENT: Education

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

English Teacher - Provides academic instruction in English education to students in Community Correctional Facility (CCF) across a wide range of grade and educational levels from upper elementary through high school.

Math Teacher - Provide integrated mathematics instruction in the areas of Pre-Algebra and/or Transition to High School Math and/or Algebra I and/or Geometry and/or Algebra II, based on individual student progress toward high school graduation requirements, within a secure juvenile detention facility.

In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Observes youth’s behavior and maintains awareness of the youth’s emotional and physical needs, with particular attention to: depression, suicide ideation, and aggressive tendencies towards others. Teaches English class and makes use of supplemental instruction/media resources. Defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter.

Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals to facilitate the accrual of high school credit. Plans and implements daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum. Develops individualized educational plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives. Overall instruction may include preparation and work in the GED preparation curriculum. Evaluates student’s work and academic progress. Assesses student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student’s academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress.

Update grades weekly; provide progress reports to stakeholders when requested, communicate challenges to the Building Coordinator and/or Director, and input grades when due to reflect student earned credit. Provides direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitors youth progress, addresses problems and oversees program implementation and completion. Works with individuals one-on-one to optimize learning proficiencies.

Math Teacher

Observe youth’s behavior and maintains awareness of the youth’s emotional and physical needs. Particular attention to: depression, suicide ideation, and aggressive tendencies towards others. Teach mathematics to group participants, defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits. Plan and implement daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum.

Develop an individualized instructional plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives. Evaluate student work and academic progress. Assess student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student’s academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress. Possess the ability to engage students in a secure environment. Monitor and maintain appropriate care and control over tools, equipment, and supplies.

Provide direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitor youth progress, address academic and/or behavioral difficulties, and oversee program implementation and completion.

Teacher, Youth Development