Teacher (English)- Atlanta YDC- College Park, Ga

Teacher (English

• Atlanta YDC
• College Park, Ga State of Georgia
• Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of
• DJJ College Park, GA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Student supervision Staff supervision Classroom activity organization Youth programs teaching experience Student report writing Teaching Certification English Learning styles adaptability Bachelor's degree Teaching experience with teenagers Instructional adaptability Accommodations in instruction Teaching English language arts Student needs assessment Student progress notes Working with youth Entry level Personalized learning curriculum development

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Requisition ID:

EDU08

RS Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

Based on

Experience Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

Jun 19, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the supervisor, develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students. Plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops individual instruction plans, provides instruction, completes reports and tutors students. Adapts teaching and instructional methods or uses specialized techniques to individualize instruction. Assesses student`s needs, prepares lesson plans, provides instruction and evaluates and completes reports on students. May supervise the work of assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute. OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educator's Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following: SRT

• 4 or higher (4-8) or (6-12) in English Language Arts.

Note:

Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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