Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist)

Company: Ohio Department of Aging
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

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!

The Job Opportunity and Duties...

• 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
  
  Qualifications
  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.

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