Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035361)
State of South Carolina
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Work Program Instructor
State of South Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$45,300 - $77,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching practical skills to youth in the juvenile justice system through hands-on lessons in areas like auto mechanics, woodworking, or coding to help them build career readiness.
The role focuses on creating engaging instructional activities, managing classrooms with positive reinforcement, and using technology for distance learning when needed.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about mentoring young people, with hands-on trade experience and strong teaching abilities.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant program experience
- Practical experience in creating products or services in trades like auto mechanics, carpentry, welding, robotics, coding, or gaming
- Knowledge of instructional practices, methods, and strategies including workshop/classroom management with positive reinforcement
- Good observation skills
- Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the designated trade
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the trade
- Proficiency in technology for distance learning and instructional delivery platforms
Full Job Description
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
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:
Prepares lesson content and instructional activities 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 demonstrates technology proficiency in using district endorsed instructional applications.
Establishes clear communication with students, Teacher of Records (TOR), and all personnel within the distance learning and site instructional delivery platform.
Advances the mission and vision of the School District and the Agency.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the district, state and other regulatory agencies displaying professionalism and leadership by adhering to all policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Requirements
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and relevant program experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to demonstrate practical applications of creating products or services {auto mechanics, carpentry/woodworking, welding, robotics, coding, gaming, or other career readiness opportunities preferred) and have experience and knowledge in instructional practices, methods, strategies, to include workshop/classroom management based on positive reinforcement.
Have good observation skills.
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the designated trade.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the trade.
Knowledge of techniques, methods, requirements and practices used in the designated trade.
Maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
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:
A high school diploma and relevant experience in a trade pertaining to creating saleable products and/or job certifications preferably in auto mechanics, carpentry, woodworking, welding, robotics, coding, gaming or other career readiness opportunities.
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.
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