What You'll Do:
Works under general direction & requires considerable knowledge of teacher education.
- Instructs inmates with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in assigned academic and/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills and environmental awareness
- Assesses educational needs of inmates
- Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training
- Provides instruction and individual assistance
- Administers, scores and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators
- Maintains discipline and/or security
- Counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems.
- Attends meetings as required
- Prepares required records and reports (e.g., enrollment, grades, student progress)
- Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed
- Researches, selects & recommends new teaching materials
- Attends in-service training sessions & workshops for professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned
Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher/License appropriate for learning disabilities/behavioral disorders; or severe behavioral handicapped; or multi-handicapped; or develop-mentally handicapped; or current valid Ohio teaching license in mild/moderate, intervention specialist or moderate/intensive intervention specialist pursuant to OAC 3301.24.05 appropriate for those with learning disabilities & behavioral disorders & grade level to be assigned; Teacher 1, 71211, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement; Note: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.
Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, and Customer Focus.