Teacher (Horticulture) Muscogee YDC- Midland GA

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Department of Juvenile Justice

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Job Description:

Under the direction of the supervisor develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students Plans organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

Job Specific Duties:

• Assumes responsibility for the custody security and care of youth through adherence to policies and standard operating procedures governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Provides direct support guidance and structure for detained youth with an emphasis on safety personal conduct care and rehabilitation.
• Provides security through contraband searches security counts and supervision of assigned youth in housing units classroom areas and other facility areas; and performs security checks of various assigned areas.
• Maintains order and discipline by intervening with youth through active supervision and controlling inappropriate youth behavior to maintain a safe and secure environment. Supervises the movement and transition of youth both within and outside of designated facilities in transit to and from other facilities and during temporary leave.
• Promotes the development of adaptive behavior in youth through the use of positive reinforcements effective redirection and verbal coaching and active modeling of desired behaviors.
• Screens visitors and staff upon entry to a secure facility to control contraband and prevent unauthorized access.
• Utilizes various security equipment and technology to successfully support the safety and well-being of youth served in facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an und e rgraduate de g ree from an accredited colleg e or university and b e eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by st a t ut e .
• OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educators Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess all the following;

• A Clear Renewable Certification SRT- 4 or higher (6-12)
• GAPSC Certification in Horticulture/Agriculture
• Experience as a Horticulture/Agriculture teacher

Note: Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not required.

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.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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