Associate Teacher - JDC

Full Job Description

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 general supervision, supports classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs in collaboration with teachers and staff to ensure an effective learning environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews and implements lesson content and instructional activities as provided by Teachers of Record (TORs) to improve students’ content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.

Engages in best practices to deliver content – specific lessons and instruction to students by means of established distance learning instructional delivery platform, where applicable.

Establishes clear communication with students, TORs, and all personnel within the distance learning and site instructional delivery platform.

Demonstrates technology proficiency in using district-endorsed instructional applications, web-based platforms, and learning management systems.

Displays professionalism and leadership by following established school, agency, state and federal policies and procedures.

Performs other related job duties as required.

Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and experience in education, childcare, or general administration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of PowerSchool preferred.

Ability to maintain discipline in a group situation.

Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and public.

Prefer someone with experience working with computers.

Employees in the Division of Educational Services who occupy this position do not receive the extra nine (9) paid non-workdays given to certified staff.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

An associate's degree.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Health, dental, and life insurance15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days of sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState retirement plans and deferred compensation programsDiscount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSaveApplications 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.