Corrections Officer

Job ID: 805919

Client: INDOC

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, 9310 S State Rd 67, Pendleton, IN 46064

Duration:  12+ Months (Possibility of Extension)

This is an onsite position working 37.5 hours per week. 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. 30 min unpaid lunch.

·       Onsite training may take up to 3 weeks once they start. 

·       This position requires the ability to successfully pass CAI and DOC background checks including a drug screen, TB test, DCS check and fingerprinting. 

·       Position is located in a juvenile correctional facility, required to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher. 

·       The incumbent serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Education Department in a juvenile correctional facility. 

·       The incumbent supervises students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher with the following responsibilities: Attendance Taking, Behavior Monitoring, Assignment Monitoring, and Daily Record Monitoring. 

·       Furthermore, the Teaching Assistant provides students with guidance in completing assignments left by the classroom teacher and to support classroom instruction as needed.

·       The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing the classroom. 

·       Incumbents participate in faculty and professional meetings. 

·       The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the School Principal and performs duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities/Duties To Be Performed with or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Essential Duties May Include:

·       Following policy in critical incidents preventing injury, escape, or property damage.
 Maintains confidentiality.

·       Incumbent supervises the daily work of students and evaluates the achievement of individual student knowledge.

·       Operates all job-related equipment.

·       Collaborates with other departments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.

·       Providing written reports to/participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.

·       Attending and successfully completing all required training and certifications.

·       Developing and reviewing clear, accurate, and concise reports that are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

·       Promoting good working relationships with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns and volunteers, and applicable community public or private agencies.

·       Maintaining a positive image to the public in all related responsibilities.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements And Difficulty Of Work With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation May Include:

·       Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.

·       Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.

·       Ability to maintain and control educational department supplies, equipment, and tools.

·       Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.

·       Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment. 

·       Ability to accept supervision and constructive feedback.

·       Ability to test negative on all drug tests.

·       Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.

Required skills: 

·       HS diploma required

·       Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written

·       Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.

·       Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.

·       Substitute teaching permit

·       Experience working with students in an educational setting.