English Teacher

Description:

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a qualified English Teacher to serve at its Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. This is a full-time, on-site role offering a $5,000 signing incentive for new hires.

As part of DYS’s education program, you will work with small groups of students (6–8 youth), aged 16–18, within a structured and supportive environment. Your mission will be to assess educational needs, develop tailored lesson plans, and deliver English instruction that promotes both academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate student educational needs and design individualized lesson plans to meet them

• Deliver classroom instruction in English Language Arts with individual attention and guidance

• Provide academic counseling and behavioral support to students

• Monitor or assist with extracurricular activities as needed

• Maintain a positive, trauma-responsive learning environment

• Support curriculum development and educational program improvement

• Utilize modern educational technologies and resources

Schedule & Work Conditions:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week

• No lunch/study hall supervision duties

• 186 student days per year with 40 days of intersession leave

• Paid personal and sick leave

• Comprehensive onboarding and training provided

Education & Salary Structure:

• Teacher 1: Bachelor’s degree or less – Starting salary $66,726

• Teacher 2: Bachelor’s + 20 quarter hours (less than Master’s)

• Teacher 3: Master’s degree

• Teacher 4: Master’s degree + 30 post-grad hours

• Note: Teaching certificate/license must be successfully obtained before employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, professionalism, and interpersonal skills

• High standards for excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement

• Familiarity with ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based learning

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to varied learning styles and student needs

• Experience with trauma-informed practices

• Strong technological proficiency and organizational skills

• Dedication to professional growth

Work Location:
Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Stark County, Massillon, OH, USA

Union Affiliation: OEA/Scope
Job Classification: Classified

About the Organization:

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) serves as the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, tasked with the rehabilitation of felony offenders aged 10–21. DYS works closely with Ohio’s 88 county juvenile courts and offers targeted programming focused on behavioral change, academic improvement, and community reintegration.

Guiding Principles Include:

• Respecting and valuing staff as the agency’s greatest resource

• Promoting a trauma-responsive and inclusive environment

• Supporting and empowering youth, families, and communities

• Advancing collaboration and celebrating collective success