POSITION: Science Teacher– JJC – Juvenile Justice Center

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To deliver instructional services to the students in an alternative setting in a manner that is compatible with students’ learning and achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Ohio Teaching License-Science
• Exemplary knowledge of pedagogical best practices and curriculum
• Experience in teaching students with reading deficiencies
• Proven ability to model a positive image in dress, behavior, language, and attitude
• Proven leadership and organizational skills

· Willingness and ability to work as a team member

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community.
• Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts

· Good organizational skills and detail oriented

· Physically fit with ability to perform restraints when needed.

• History of good job attendance

· Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide instruction and learning experiences which contribute to the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective development of each student
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Teaches to district-adopted curriculum
• Develops lesson plans that support district-adopted curriculum
• Utilizes elements of lesson design
• Provides opportunities for students to utilize higher order thinking skills
• Uses varied teaching tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners
• Applies principles of learning
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to engage learners
• Plans for assessment activities
• Monitors student progress
• Utilizes data to make instructional decisions for students
• Provides opportunities for students to achieve their potential
• Plans for student intervention
• Manages class time
• Maintains rapport with students as well as control of classroom
• Prepares and maintain school records and staffing reports
• Communicates with parents/guardians as appropriate
• Submits regular documentation as required
• Demonstrates functional literacy in both writing and oral communication skills
• Performs consistently as a team member with therapists, case managers, program directors and supervisors, JDC, JRC staff, home school personnel, and BCESC personnel
• Designs each student’s academic program and behavior goals in accordance with the overall educational/treatment plan
• Stays informed and expands one’s personal knowledge base relative to best practices in the area of special education
• Utilizes the professional development opportunities offered by the program
• Complies with any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors
• Completes all training requirements and complies with all aspects of the program
• Implements all appropriate training techniques as directed
• Implements de-escalation techniques effectively and efficiently
• Implements restraints safely if necessary.
• Works collaboratively with the JRC and JDC staff
• Reports all client complaints to appropriate management personnel and takes corrective action as directed

· Performs other tasks, consistent with the position, as may be assigned

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Be aware that his or her own physical and verbal behavior impacts the client population either positively or negatively and act accordingly
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Maintain professional relationships with all other BCESC, JRC, JDC and treatment program personnel, home school personnel, and all other stakeholder group members
• Follow the written policies and procedures of the BCESC and the JRC, JDC programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Board policy and procedures of BCESC, JRC and JDC, current technology, public relations

Work successfully in a culturally diverse environment, communicate effectively; build trust; maintain files and reports, collect data, implement policies and procedures, implement restraints and de-escalation techniques in a safe manner and lift moderate amounts of weight; follow instructions; lift moderate amounts of weight; bend, sit, stoop; and transport self to worksite.

Word processing, spreadsheet, database, software applications, use of network functions, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Computer, copier, fax, telephone system, audio and video players and recorders, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

: Exposure to construction hazards, dust, electrical hazards, fumes, loud noise, traffic, perform duties outside normal working hours

: Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, inclement weather driving conditions and severe weather.

Exposure to unruly children/adults; travels to and gains access to workplace.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

STARTING DATE: August 2024

SALARY: Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits for all full time employees

WORK YEAR: Full Time – 184 days

DEADLINE: Until filled

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here: Application

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamilton, OH 45011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person