Job ID:

805919

Client:

INDOC Position:

Teaching Assistant Location:

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, 9310 S State Rd 67, Pendleton, IN 46064

Duration:

12+ Months (Possibility of Extension)) This is an onsite position working 37.5 hours per week. 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. 30 min unpaid lunch.

• Onsite training may take up to 3 weeks once they start.
• This position requires the ability to successfully pass CAI and DOC background checks including a drug screen, TB test, DCS check and fingerprinting.
• Position is located in a juvenile correctional facility, required to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• The incumbent serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Education Department in a juvenile correctional facility.
• The incumbent supervises students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher with the following responsibilities: Attendance Taking, Behavior Monitoring, Assignment Monitoring, and Daily Record Monitoring.
• Furthermore, the Teaching Assistant provides students with guidance in completing assignments left by the classroom teacher and to support classroom instruction as needed.
• The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing the classroom.
• Incumbents participate in faculty and professional meetings.
• The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the School Principal and performs duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities/Duties To Be Performed with or

Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Essential Duties May Include:

• Following policy in critical incidents preventing injury, escape, or property damage. Maintains confidentiality.
• Incumbent supervises the daily work of students and evaluates the achievement of individual student knowledge.
• Operates all job-related equipment.
• Collaborates with other departments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.
• Providing written reports to/participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Attending and successfully completing all required training and certifications.
• Developing and reviewing clear, accurate, and concise reports that are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Promoting good working relationships with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns and volunteers, and applicable community public or private agencies.
• Maintaining a positive image to the public in all related responsibilities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements And Difficulty Of Work With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation May Include:

• Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.
• Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.
• Ability to maintain and control educational department supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment.
• Ability to accept supervision and constructive feedback.
• Ability to test negative on all drug tests.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.

Required skills:

• HS diploma required
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written
• Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.
• Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.
• Substitute teaching permit
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.

Pay:

$18.50 per hour Application Question(s): Able to pass the DOC background checks, including a drug screen, TB test, DCS check, and fingerprinting.

Experience:

Correctional:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person