This position will be hired through the Youth Center.

 

SUMMARY:  

 

This is a temporary part-time 7-week professional position working with juveniles between the ages of 10-18 in the Secure Detention and Shelter Divisions at the Youth Center.  The teacher must have a strong foundation in classroom management and behavior modification.  This employee must be familiar with and have experience in a wide variety of concepts, activities and techniques related to teaching on a secondary level.  Especially important is the ability to work with dependent and delinquent youths in a non-traditional school setting.  

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

• Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate - preferred dual certification in Special Education
• Strong foundation in classroom management and behavior modification.
• Familiarity and experience with a variety of concepts, activities and techniques related to teaching on a secondary level.                        
• An acute awareness of security issues related to teaching in a detention environment.
• Must have good writing and record-keeping skills.
• Must have good moral and ethical character.
• Must have a PA Criminal History Record check, a drug test, Child Abuse History clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance prior to employment.
• Must have a physical examination report from a licensed physician.
• Must have a valid PA Drivers License.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the quality of education administered to students.
• Organizes, plans and develops daily instruction and courses.
• Provides diversified student assignments and programs according to the individual’s capabilities.                        
• Promotes role modeling through good teaching application and maintaining a high level of acceptable educational standards.                                                             
• Coordinates and interacts with other teachers regarding scheduling, managing students and educational field trips .
• Communicates effectively with staff in conjunction with changes, problems and administration of daily activities.
• Perform related work as required.

HOURLY RATE: 

$55