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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

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

• Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of teacher education in order to instruct youth in graphic/media arts; provides individualized remedial instruction and training to students at Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) in graphic/media arts; assesses educational needs of youth (e.g., individual educational plans (IEPs), multifactor evaluations (MFEs), program objectives relating to the course of study, etc.) to identify student’s immediate and long-range needs; utilizes student analysis results and approved courses of study to develop lesson plans for assignments and activities; provides instruction in graphic/media arts and individual assistance; administers, scores, and interprets examination and proficiency indicators; maintains discipline and security; counsels each student regarding their academic performance, behavior and/or personal problems; documents student progress by recording grades in electronic grade book; forwards student performance reports to appropriate staff (i.e., treatment teams, principal, social worker and/or special education teachers) for use in planning institutional, transitional and community services for youth; participates in institutional treatment activities; effectively manages classroom by fostering a culture of mutual respect, understanding and joy; encourages student engagement; models excellent interpersonal skills and collaborates with school community.

• Prepares and maintains required records (e.g., electronic grade books, daily attendance, inventory); submits reports as required by Department of Youth Services and CJCF policy and procedure; attends variety of meetings, workshops, in-service training, and formal education programs.

• Performs other teacher duties as assigned; responsible for the care and maintenance of all classroom equipment and learning aides; prepares work orders when required; annually prepares budgetary proposals, requisitions for new educational resources, and maintains necessary inventories of classroom supplies.

• 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

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License appropriate for career-tech - graphic arts & grade level as assigned*; Teacher 1, 71471, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement; NOTE: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Job Skills: Education

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. This training is fully paid for and will cover lodging, transportation (if needed) and meals. Training takes place for 3 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7AM to 5PM with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.