Teacher (Mathematics) - $5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!

Teachers at the Ohio Department of Youth Services can earn from $68,723 to $116,792 annually, depending on education and experience (includes an additional 20% supplement).

About the Role

• Small class sizes (6-8 students)
• Students are an average of 16-18 years old
• Comprehensive paid training provided to the selected candidate
• Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
• Additional personal and sick leave
• No study hall or lunch supervisory responsibilities
• Work location: Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, Massillon, OH
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Must successfully obtain a Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment
• Pay and education requirements by role:
  • Teacher 1: Baccalaureate degree or less; starting pay $68,723
  • Teacher 2: Baccalaureate degree + 20 additional quarter hours (less than a master’s degree)
  • Teacher 3: Master’s degree
  • Teacher 4: Master’s degree + 30 hours of post-graduate study

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership, commitment to excellence, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and good judgment of people/situations
• Change agent with excellent customer service and trauma-responsive approach
• Solution-driven mindset
• Ability to use current technology, including computers
• Interest in professional growth and development
• Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based personalized learning
• Competence in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials

Skills

• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Coaching
• Teamwork

Pay

$68,723 – $116,792 annually (includes 20% supplement; exact pay depends on education and experience).

Benefits

• 40 days off per year (intersession leave) + additional personal and sick leave
• $5,000 signing incentive