Teacher; Language Arts

Job Summary

• DYS Teachers can earn from $68,723 – $116,792 depending on education and experience (includes a 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

• Assess educational needs of youth: develop and implement lesson plans to address those needs, including individualized assignments and training.
• Provide instruction with individual assistance.
• Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior, and/or personal problems.
• Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities if assigned.

• Teacher 1 must have a baccalaureate degree or less; starting pay $68,723.
• Teacher 2 must have a baccalaureate degree and 20 additional quarter hours of study, but less than a master’s degree.
• Teacher 3 must have a master’s degree.
• Teacher 4 must have a master’s degree and 30 hours of post‑graduate study.

Applicant must successfully obtain a Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

• Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, sound judgment, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma‑responsive, and solution‑driven.
• Able to use current technology, including computers.
• Interest in professional growth and development.
• Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project‑based personalized learning.
• Competent in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials.