English Teacher

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility (PNJCF) promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re‑entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum security Correctional facility for juvenile males.

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. The Pendleton Juvenile Correctional facility is a campus‑like structure, consisting of housing units, medical, food, and laundry services. The Programs building accommodates Providence Jr./Sr. High School, indoor recreational facilities, and a chapel. There are outdoor recreational areas within the fenced perimeter, including baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a quarter‑mile walking running track.

Additionally, the facility includes a housing area for special management and behaviorally challenged youths.

As an English Teacher you will serve as a teacher in the Education Department in a juvenile correctional facility. You will teach academic and/or vocational subject matter aligned to the Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. Additionally, you will prepare daily and weekly lesson plans, record and evaluate the performance/progress of students, and may also provide academic/reentry counsel to students.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $65,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Instruct students in one or more subject areas such as mathematics, English, social studies, science, health, history, physical education, art, or music, etc.
• Prepare outline for course study, prepare daily lesson plans, and correct/evaluate assignments in compliance with competency‑based curriculum standards.
• Train and instruct students on specific trades such as printing, barbering, small engine repair, or horticulture.
• Organize program of practical and technical instruction in compliance with competency‑based curriculum standards.
• Instruct students on health safety precautions, use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade, and codes of regulations of the trade.
• Supervise the daily work of students in the shop or laboratory and evaluate achievement of individual students in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Collaborate with operations, health care, and treatments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.
• Provide written reports to, and may participate in, multidisciplinary treatment team.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• A valid Indiana teacher's license, or statement of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• An Occupational Specialist license, or a…