INSTRUCTOR

Salary: $36.18 - $46.06 Hourly
Location : Baker, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 403JCY-224696-GOL
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central


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. Make a meaningful impact every day by helping young people build the academic, personal, and workforce skills they need for a better future. As an Instructor at Jetson Center for Youth, you will teach secure-care youth using the state-mandated curriculum while fostering a structured, supportive, and growth-oriented learning environment. This role is ideal for educators who believe in second chances, value relationship-building, and want to be part of a mission-driven team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Louisiana teaching certification or eligibility for certification
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth in a secure care setting
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate.

Job Specification
The incumbent will serve as a content teacher for Secondary Education Certified Instructor or Temporary Authority to Teach or eligibility for a TAT core subject matters: Science, Social Studies, Math, or Language Arts.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Teach and inspire youth through the state-mandated curriculum, entry-level job skills, and employability training.
• Create a positive learning environment by organizing instruction, writing lesson plans, and using diverse teaching strategies tailored to students' needs and learning styles.
• Promote student success through consistent classroom management rooted in positive reinforcement, fairness, and clear expectations.
• Support academic progress by preparing bi-weekly performance reports, maintaining accurate attendance and grades, and submitting all required documentation on time.
• Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in trainings, conferences, and seminars to stay current in instructional practices and youth development.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership , maintaining strong communication and serving on school or facility committees as needed.
• Model professionalism and leadership , demonstrating integrity, optimism, persistence, and strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal, immediate supervisor, or Youth Facility Director to support school operations.

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: Full time

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

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
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 .

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. 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


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

• Yes
• No

11


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.

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?
Required Question