Special Education Teacher
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The Idaho Dept. of Juvenile Corrections is seeking applications for a Special Education Instructor Specialist
in our Juniper Hills School located in our Juvenile Corrections Center in Nampa!
We have an immediate opening for 2 Special Education Instructor Specialists at the Juvenile Corrections Center - Nampa.
Apply as soon as possible for these openings. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and hiring lists created.
The Juniper Hills School at IDJC is a special purpose school accredited through the AdvancED/Northwest Accreditation Commission. Curriculum offered for credit towards high school graduation is standards-aligned, often using the same texts that our counterpart public schools use. Juniper Hills School requires a minimum of 46 credits for graduation. Some juveniles also prepare to take GED tests or complete requirements for their High School Equivalency (HSE). This is a professional teaching position in a year-round school. The Instructor Specialist teaches classes for and supervises students 10 to 20 years old who typically have not achieved their educational potential in previous school settings.
The incumbent hired for this position is required to obtain the Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff Certificate through the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy within 12 months of hire date. See POST Requirements below.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has regionalized state services for juveniles committed to its custody, making it possible for most juveniles to remain close enough to their communities so parents and other key community members can take part in the juvenile's treatment. State juvenile correctional centers are located in Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony and provide a full complement of services for 268 youth who range from 10 to 20 years of age.
Nampa is located just minutes from the capital city of Boise in southwestern Idaho. It is the second largest city in Idaho with all the amenities one would expect of an urban area while still retaining that home town atmosphere. Click here for more information about the Juvenile Corrections Center, Nampa .
Some of the benefits of teaching in a juvenile corrections setting include:
May be eligible for student loan forgiveness up to $17,500 as a teacher in a Juvenile Corrections setting.
Small student to teacher ratio of 12:1. This equates to approximately 12 juveniles in a classroom at one time.
A minimum of 60 minutes of prep time daily. No Required evening or weekend work or taking papers home to grade.
No extra-curricular assignments.
Opportunity for teacher mentoring and staff support when needed.
Controlled and drug-free environment.
Opportunity for tuition reimbursement for continued education and ongoing regional professional development and training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates specialized educational programs.
Provides leadership, direction and consultation to instruction assistants and treatment staff.
Provides individual and group instruction in academic or vocational areas to youth in a rehabilitation/treatment setting.
Provides individualized instruction using a differentiated approach and positive behavior supports.
Develops individualized educational objectives; plans and outlines specific coursework.
Collaborates with the treatment team regarding student progress and educational treatment goals.
Encourages and motivates students in developing self-esteem, academic competencies and vocational skills.
Instructs in living skills, fosters protection of individual rights, and ensures student safety and positive interactions.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This announcement will be used to fill the current and future vacancies at the Juvenile Corrections Centers. If you have previously applied for Instructor Specialist, DJC and wish to be considered for this vacancy, you will need to reapply.
This position requires a Special Education/Exceptional Child K/12 endorsement.
A complete criminal history background investigation including, but not limited to, the Idaho State Police Criminal Identification Bureau and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be conducted on the successful applicant.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is a drug-free work environment. Immediately after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to an applicant (before 5:00 p.m. of the day of the offer ), he or she must test free of drugs as a condition of employment.
The successful candidate will be required to take and pass a TB test during the first 30 days of employment.
Idaho state employees enjoy a generous benefit program that includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays and more. Click here for more information .
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an Idaho Elementary or Secondary Certificate AND an Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate, in accordance with State Department of Education certification standards, or have recently graduated with a degree in Education and are eligible for certification. If you do not have the Idaho certification but have an equivalent certificate from another state you will need to contact the Idaho State Department of Education and verify that you are eligible for certification in Idaho.
Willingness to: deal with violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse; break up fights, control disturbances; perform routine searches for weapons, tools, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other contraband; work alone and unarmed among unrestricted offenders; work in confined spaces; work in high-stress and sometimes hostile environments. Physical requirements of the job are addressed in the exam.
POST ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED (although POST requires this level of education; to qualify for the position of Instructor Specialist applicants MUST have at least a BA or BS degree in Education from an accredited college or university.)
Two years of post-high school responsible experience.
No felony convictions.
No DUI convictions within the last two years.
No convictions of crimes of deceit, drugs, or sex crimes within the last 5 years.
Military discharge standards. Hearing and vision standards
A complete criminal history background investigation including, but not limited to, the Idaho State Police Criminal Identification Bureau, FBI, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be conducted on the successful applicant. Successful applicants will have several forms to complete as well as answer questions regarding their history of drug and alcohol abuse, and physical, mental and emotional history for POST qualifications.
For information on the criminal history investigation, see the POST rules IDAPA 11.11.01.050-058 Minimum Standards for Employment at:
EXAMINATION:
The exam for this position is a combination checklist and questions requiring a narrative response. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question to qualify for this position as well as an overall score of 70 to pass this examination. Scoring will be based on the information you provide in your responses to the questions and supported by the work history, education and resume portion of your application. It is very important that the information you provide clearly supports your responses. If your selections are not supported you may not receive a passing exam score and be removed from consideration. Results are available online.
To preview the exam, click on the link below (you will not be able to take the exam from this screen). If you wish to take the exam, click on any Apply Online button and follow the instructions provided.
Please plan to provide the following at the time of interview:
Teaching Certificate or proof of application for certification from the Idaho Department of Education .
Proof of US citizenship. Acceptable documents are: U.S. city, county or state birth certificate, naturalization certificate, U.S. passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, or Certificate of Citizenship .
Proof of high school diploma/GED or equivalent. Acceptable documents are High school diploma, GED certificate, HSE (high school equivalency) certificate, high school transcript showing completion of high school, or official college transcripts showing successful completion of 15 or more credits.
Military discharge DD-214 Member 4 copy (if applicable).
Valid Driver's License
HOW TO APPLY: Click on any Apply Online button on the left of this page and follow the instructions provided to complete the Application Checklist and Exam for this position. When completing your online application information, please select :
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections under Agencies ,
Full Time under Job Type/Shift and
Nampa under Cities
Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections!
Open for Recruitment: August 14, 2014 - Open until further notice
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Nampa
Salary Range: $19.41 per hour DOE -Plus Competitive Benefits!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The Idaho Dept. of Juvenile Corrections is seeking applications for a Special Education Instructor Specialist
in our Juniper Hills School located in our Juvenile Corrections Center in Nampa!
We have an immediate opening for 2 Special Education Instructor Specialists at the Juvenile Corrections Center - Nampa.
Apply as soon as possible for these openings. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and hiring lists created.
The Juniper Hills School at IDJC is a special purpose school accredited through the AdvancED/Northwest Accreditation Commission. Curriculum offered for credit towards high school graduation is standards-aligned, often using the same texts that our counterpart public schools use. Juniper Hills School requires a minimum of 46 credits for graduation. Some juveniles also prepare to take GED tests or complete requirements for their High School Equivalency (HSE). This is a professional teaching position in a year-round school. The Instructor Specialist teaches classes for and supervises students 10 to 20 years old who typically have not achieved their educational potential in previous school settings.
The incumbent hired for this position is required to obtain the Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff Certificate through the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy within 12 months of hire date. See POST Requirements below.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has regionalized state services for juveniles committed to its custody, making it possible for most juveniles to remain close enough to their communities so parents and other key community members can take part in the juvenile's treatment. State juvenile correctional centers are located in Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony and provide a full complement of services for 268 youth who range from 10 to 20 years of age.
Nampa is located just minutes from the capital city of Boise in southwestern Idaho. It is the second largest city in Idaho with all the amenities one would expect of an urban area while still retaining that home town atmosphere. Click here for more information about the Juvenile Corrections Center, Nampa .
Some of the benefits of teaching in a juvenile corrections setting include:
May be eligible for student loan forgiveness up to $17,500 as a teacher in a Juvenile Corrections setting.
Small student to teacher ratio of 12:1. This equates to approximately 12 juveniles in a classroom at one time.
A minimum of 60 minutes of prep time daily. No Required evening or weekend work or taking papers home to grade.
No extra-curricular assignments.
Opportunity for teacher mentoring and staff support when needed.
Controlled and drug-free environment.
Opportunity for tuition reimbursement for continued education and ongoing regional professional development and training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates specialized educational programs.
Provides leadership, direction and consultation to instruction assistants and treatment staff.
Provides individual and group instruction in academic or vocational areas to youth in a rehabilitation/treatment setting.
Provides individualized instruction using a differentiated approach and positive behavior supports.
Develops individualized educational objectives; plans and outlines specific coursework.
Collaborates with the treatment team regarding student progress and educational treatment goals.
Encourages and motivates students in developing self-esteem, academic competencies and vocational skills.
Instructs in living skills, fosters protection of individual rights, and ensures student safety and positive interactions.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This announcement will be used to fill the current and future vacancies at the Juvenile Corrections Centers. If you have previously applied for Instructor Specialist, DJC and wish to be considered for this vacancy, you will need to reapply.
This position requires a Special Education/Exceptional Child K/12 endorsement.
A complete criminal history background investigation including, but not limited to, the Idaho State Police Criminal Identification Bureau and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be conducted on the successful applicant.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is a drug-free work environment. Immediately after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to an applicant (before 5:00 p.m. of the day of the offer ), he or she must test free of drugs as a condition of employment.
The successful candidate will be required to take and pass a TB test during the first 30 days of employment.
Idaho state employees enjoy a generous benefit program that includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays and more. Click here for more information .
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an Idaho Elementary or Secondary Certificate AND an Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate, in accordance with State Department of Education certification standards, or have recently graduated with a degree in Education and are eligible for certification. If you do not have the Idaho certification but have an equivalent certificate from another state you will need to contact the Idaho State Department of Education and verify that you are eligible for certification in Idaho.
Willingness to: deal with violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse; break up fights, control disturbances; perform routine searches for weapons, tools, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other contraband; work alone and unarmed among unrestricted offenders; work in confined spaces; work in high-stress and sometimes hostile environments. Physical requirements of the job are addressed in the exam.
POST ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED (although POST requires this level of education; to qualify for the position of Instructor Specialist applicants MUST have at least a BA or BS degree in Education from an accredited college or university.)
Two years of post-high school responsible experience.
No felony convictions.
No DUI convictions within the last two years.
No convictions of crimes of deceit, drugs, or sex crimes within the last 5 years.
Military discharge standards. Hearing and vision standards
A complete criminal history background investigation including, but not limited to, the Idaho State Police Criminal Identification Bureau, FBI, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be conducted on the successful applicant. Successful applicants will have several forms to complete as well as answer questions regarding their history of drug and alcohol abuse, and physical, mental and emotional history for POST qualifications.
For information on the criminal history investigation, see the POST rules IDAPA 11.11.01.050-058 Minimum Standards for Employment at:
EXAMINATION:
The exam for this position is a combination checklist and questions requiring a narrative response. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question to qualify for this position as well as an overall score of 70 to pass this examination. Scoring will be based on the information you provide in your responses to the questions and supported by the work history, education and resume portion of your application. It is very important that the information you provide clearly supports your responses. If your selections are not supported you may not receive a passing exam score and be removed from consideration. Results are available online.
To preview the exam, click on the link below (you will not be able to take the exam from this screen). If you wish to take the exam, click on any Apply Online button and follow the instructions provided.
Please plan to provide the following at the time of interview:
Teaching Certificate or proof of application for certification from the Idaho Department of Education .
Proof of US citizenship. Acceptable documents are: U.S. city, county or state birth certificate, naturalization certificate, U.S. passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, or Certificate of Citizenship .
Proof of high school diploma/GED or equivalent. Acceptable documents are High school diploma, GED certificate, HSE (high school equivalency) certificate, high school transcript showing completion of high school, or official college transcripts showing successful completion of 15 or more credits.
Military discharge DD-214 Member 4 copy (if applicable).
Valid Driver's License
HOW TO APPLY: Click on any Apply Online button on the left of this page and follow the instructions provided to complete the Application Checklist and Exam for this position. When completing your online application information, please select :
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections under Agencies ,
Full Time under Job Type/Shift and
Nampa under Cities
Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections!
Open for Recruitment: August 14, 2014 - Open until further notice
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Nampa
Salary Range: $19.41 per hour DOE -Plus Competitive Benefits!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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