JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, instructs and supervises students of a state educational, rehabilitation, health care or youth detention facility. Develops individual instruction plans, provides instruction, completes reports and tutors students.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.

• Instructs students in vocational and pre-vocational skills.

• Maintains necessary reporting systems.

• Prepares and delivers progress reports.

• Prepares and maintains students` records.

• Prepares daily work plans and instructional materials for classroom use.

• Prepares lesson plans and laboratory exercises.

• Provides individual attention and assistance to meet the varied needs and abilities of students.

• Teaches and instructs through lectures, demonstrations and audio/visual aids

MINIMUM QUALICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or recognized certification in the area of vocational assignment;

• or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Instructor 1 (EDP020) or position equivalent.

Note: Positions may require area specific certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the following:

• Experience teaching adults` basic academic skills (Reading, Math and Writing) in a formal educational setting.

• Advanced degrees in content areas of Reading, Math or English, curriculum and instruction; Adult Education or Special Education.

• Previous teaching experience in juvenile or adult correctional settings.

• A minimum of a bachelor`s degree with experience in teaching all areas Math, Science, Social Studies, English.

• Experience in teaching GED classes.

BENEFTIS:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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