What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTRUCTOR position at Office of Juvenile Justice?
About this Job
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, student-focused Instructor to teach academic and job-readiness courses to youth in secure care at Bridge City Center for Youth. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure, positivity, and strong instructional skills to the classroom.
As an Instructor, you’ll teach state-mandated curriculum, employability skills, and entry-level job skills while creating a learning environment that supports growth and rehabilitation. You’ll prepare lesson plans, organize instructional activities, and use diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities. You’ll maintain professional development, prepare bi-weekly performance reports, communicate with OJJ Central Office, and meet all deadlines for lessons, attendance, and grades. Collaboration is key — you’ll work closely with school staff, serve on committees, and follow all OJJ and education policies and procedures.
If you’re a patient, organized educator who values fairness, integrity, and positive reinforcement, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to support youth development and help students build skills for future success.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Louisiana teaching certification or eligibility for certification
Strong classroom management and instructional skills
Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth in a secure care setting
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Teaches state-mandated curriculum — delivers academic content, entry-level job skills, and employability skills to youth in secure care.Plans and organizes instruction — writes lesson plans, prepares learning environments, adapts instruction for individual and group needs, and maintains reliable attendance.
Maintains professional development — participates in trainings, seminars, and conferences to stay current in instructional practices and behavioral principles.
Prepares reports and communicates with leadership — submits bi-weekly performance reports, communicates with OJJ Central Office, and meets all deadlines for lessons, attendance, and grades.
Uses diverse teaching strategies — adapts instruction to different learning styles, abilities, and interests; communicates concepts clearly in both oral and written formats.
Collaborates with staff — maintains strong communication with school and facility staff, serves on committees, and follows all OJJ/DOE policies and procedures.
Performs additional duties — completes tasks assigned by the Principal, immediate supervisor, or Youth Facility Director.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time
Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per work day
Compensation: $36.18/hr
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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