Job Summary:

Develops curriculum, and presents lessons in subject areas to children or adult clients of a state educational, rehabilitation, health care or correctional facility. Adapts teaching and instructional methods or uses specialized techniques to individualize instruction. Develops individual instruction plans, provides instruction, completes reports and tutors students.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops individual instruction plans, provides instruction, completes reports and tutors students.

Adapts teaching and instructional methods or uses specialized techniques to individualize instruction.

Assesses student`s needs, prepares lesson plans, provides instruction and evaluates and completes reports on students.

May supervise the work of assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.
OR
Hold a Provisional Georgia Educator`s Certificate in Special Education AND be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.   

1. Salary is based on certification and years of experience.

2. If applicable, please include a copy of your Teacher Certification with your application.

3. Special Education Teacher - ELA, MATH, SS OR SCIENCE.   

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

1. T-4 or higher in Special Education Certificate.

2. Knowledge of developing IEPs for students with disabilities.

3. Experience utilizing instructional technology.

4. English Language Arts preferred.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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