What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher 1 (Special Education - Intervention Specialist) $5,000 SIGNING BONUS! position at Ohio Department of Youth Services?
- Works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of teacher education in order to provide individualized instruction to the Ohio Department of Youth Services, (ODYS), Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) Ralph Starsky High School students in special education in assigned subject area &/or pre-career-tech subjects, self-help, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills & environmental awareness: assesses educational needs of youth, develops lesson plans to address needs, such as, individualized assignment & training, provides instruction in academic or career-tech subjects such as, self help skills, leisure time alternatives, physical education, socialization skills, environmental awareness & individual assistance, administers, scores & interprets examination & proficiency indicators, maintains discipline, security & counsel students concerning performance, behavior &/or personal problems, teaches youth on patient living; track & record educational information for American Corrections Association (ACA) audits.
- DYS Teachers can earn from $60,798 - $103,334 depending on education and experience (includes additional 20% supplement)
- Small class sizes (6-8 students)
- Students are an average of 16-18 years old
- Comprehensive paid training will be provided to the selected candidate
- Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
- Additional personal and sick leave
- No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities
Job Skills: Education
Organization
Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Cally Gilliland, cally.gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Circleville Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville
Compensation
$61,000 to $103,000
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7 am - 3 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OEA/Scope
Primary Job Skill
Education
Technical Skills
Education
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Coaching, Leading Others
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!
NOW OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE FOR ALL NEW HIRES!
PLUS A 20% TEMPORARY SUPPLEMENT!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
Salary : $60,798 - $103,334