Teacher 1 (Adult Basic Education/GED) 20030916

***Applicants who possess a Baccalaureate degree & an Adult Educator four-year permit and/or are eligible to receive a four-year permit from the Ohio Department of Education, may be considered. ***

Any current Teacher Certificate appropriate grade level to be assigned; Teacher 1, 71721, must also have baccalaureate degree or less; 

Job Skills: Education, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Who We Are… 
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
What We Do… 
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 
 
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
Are You Ready? 
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!  

What You’ll Do\: 

• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized training for assignments
• Provides necessary instruction for Adult Basic Education/General Education Development program
• Administers necessary tests
• Evaluate inmates provides necessary direction for inmates
• Maintains discipline and/or security of instructional area
• Attends education meetings, unit staff meetings and in-service training
• Prepares required records and reports
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies and materials needed
• Performs other education and/or related duties as requested by education administrators
• Performs other duties as required on assignment

What's in it for you\:  

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

State Teachers Retirement System

• STRS is the retirement system for State of Ohio teachers. Visit the STRS website for more information about the plan offerings.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Knowledge of teacher education in adult basic education/GED for assigned grade level; departmental policies & procedures concerning operations of educational program to include those for discipline &/or security*. Skill in operating equipment associated with adult basic education/GED & audio-visual equipment. Ability to assess educational needs of students & develop appropriate lesson plans & individualized assistance; prepare & maintain accurate & concise reports & records; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; establish good rapport with students & work cooperatively with other facility staff members.
(*)Developed after employment.

You Also Need to Know

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  (example\:  individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Helpful Tips 

Application Procedures\: 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.   
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. 
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. 
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.  

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.  Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. 

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.