MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under limited supervision: provides classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs and designs curriculum in accordance with SC State Standards and vocational curriculum competencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish appropriate long-range plans by identifying instructional, assessment, and management strategies.
Implements instructional activities that contribute to a positive environment where students are actively engaged.
Establishes, clearly communicates, and maintains appropriate expectations for student learning, participation, and responsibility.
Promotes student learning through the effective use of appropriate instructional strategies.
Provides appropriate and extends content for learners and maintains a constant awareness of student performances in order to guide instruction and provide appropriate feedback to students.
Maintain classroom environment that encourages and supports student learning, instructional routines and material, essential non-instructional tasks.
Assist with school-wide data analysis through strong leadership, advance the mission and vision of the of the School District and Agency.
Performs related duties as required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of educational program development and SC state standards.
Ability to conceptualize and implement innovative educational programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work in teams and coordinate programs involving a multi-disciplinary approach.
Limited supervision; annually scheduled performance reviews.
Limited overnight travel.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youths within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youths within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must be certified or eligible to be certified within the subject area by the State Department of Education.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview.
Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
- Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave