Science Teacher
$65,000–$65,000 year
On-site · Pendleton, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Science Teacher role at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility in Pendleton, Indiana. The teacher will instruct students across multiple subject areas, develop lesson plans aligned to competency-based standards, supervise practical and technical instruction in shop or lab settings, and collaborate with operations, health care, and treatment teams to enhance the learning environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Indiana teaching license or eligibility, an Occupational Specialist license or provisional permit, drug screening, mandatory in-service training (40 hours/year), and demonstrated subject-matter expertise with the ability to assess student progress and provide documentation. The job is exempt from overtime and may involve variable hours as part of the agency needs, with a base biweekly salary described in the role. The posting emphasizes the facility’s focus on treatment, vocational skills, education, and re-entry preparation, and notes the essential functions may change and that the role may be utilized in supervisory capacities depending on agency needs.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- A valid Indiana teacher’s license, or statement of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Education
- An Occupational Specialist license, or a provisional certificate or emergency permit issued by the Indiana Department of Instruction
- Must test negative on all drug screenings
- Upon hire, must attend, participate in, and successfully complete in-service training programs (at least 40 hours annually, including mandatory certifications such as CPR, personal protection, etc.)
- Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the modern techniques of teaching used in the area of specialization
- Specialized knowledge of and ability to instruct and work with students at several developmental/behavior levels
- Ability to evaluate educational, vocational, and developmental performance and progress of students
- Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development
- Ability to provide appropriate documentation of each individual student’s educational and behavioral progress
- Ability to actively participate in professional continuing education and training as instructed and approved by supervisor
- Ability to work under emergency situations
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
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