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Salary

$56.49 - $69.81 Hourly

Location

Baker, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

403JCY-224698-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Jetson Center for Youth

15200 Old Scenic Hwy, Baker, LA 70714

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 a visionary Principal to lead educational excellence within a secure care facility at the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on justice-involved youth by fostering a trauma-informed, achievement-driven school culture. If you're passionate about equity, rehabilitation, and instructional leadership, we invite you to help shape the future of education in juvenile justice.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid Louisiana leaching Certificate

• Must hold a Type B or Level 2 (or higher) Louisiana Teaching Certificate.

• This includes at least three years of successful teaching experience in a K-12 setting.

• Prior leadership experience often preferred.

1. Educational Leadership Certification

• Must possess one of the following:

• Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL1) Certificate issued upon completion of a BESE-approved educational leadership program and passing the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA).

• Educational Leader Level 2 (EDL2) Certificate granted after at least 3 years of successful administrative experience while holding an EDL1.

• Note: Level 1 is the entry-level requirement for both assistant principals and principals.

1. Additional Requirements (varies by district or school system):

• Demonstrated leadership ability or prior administrative experience may be required/preferred. •

• Prior leadership experience often preferred.

Job Specification

Reports to the Director of Education (also to the Facility Director on the ground where his/her school is located); administers the school in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education and OJJ policies.

Uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to maintain an effective learning climate and to promote the educational development of each student.

Plans and implements a program which creates an environment where teachers have the ability to design and implement a course(s) of study that enables students to learn and develop optimally.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Lead and manage daily school operations, instructional programs, and staff performance

• Oversee curriculum implementation aligned with state standards and individualized learning plans

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school climate using effective behavior management strategies

• Coordinate professional development and performance evaluations for educators and support staff

• Ensure compliance with state education regulations, testing protocols, and agency policies

• Collaborate with facility leadership, external stakeholders, and families to support student success

• Analyze educational data to inform school improvement planning and student interventions

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker,Louisiana.

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Employee (as set by the Office of Juvenile Justice)

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.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:

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

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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 theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide ( .

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that timeif 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.

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes

• No

03

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes

• No

05

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

06

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

• Yes

• No

07

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

08

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

• Yes

• No

09

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

10

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

11

Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

• Yes

• No

12

Do you currently have a valid Louisiana teaching certification or Teaching Authorization?

• Yes

• No

13

If you have a current and valid teaching certification provide your teaching certificate number?

14

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Math?

• Yes

• No

15

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of English Language Arts?

• Yes

• No

16

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Science?

• Yes

• No

17

If you have a current and valid teaching certification are you certified in the subject area of Social Studies?

• Yes

• No

18

If you have a current and valid teaching certification, please list any other subject areas you are certified to teach. Please type ‘N/A’ if this does not apply?

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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