What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE TEACHER-WAE position at Office of Juvenile Justice?
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
403SCY-219121-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
03/23/2026
Closing Date
3/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
4701 South Grand St., Monroe, Louisiana 71202
https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking flexible, dependable, and compassionate Substitute Teachers to provide classroom instruction to youth in secure care facilities. Substitute Teachers play a vital role in maintaining continuity of education, supporting academic achievement, and fostering a structured learning environment for justice-involved youth.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Specification
The Incumbents work 7.5 hours per work day.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties
- Deliver instructional content in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
- Follow lesson plans and classroom procedures to ensure consistent learning
- Maintain classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful environment
- Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional periods
- Communicate with education staff regarding student progress and classroom needs
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records
- Position Specific-Job Details:
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, LA.
Appointment Type: Part Time, WAE
Work Schedule: 3 days a week. 7.5 hour shifts
Compensation: $16.00 hourly
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
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.
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Salary : $16