Teacher (Career Technical and Agricultural Education ) - Eastman YDC - Eastman, GA (NSC)

Job Summary: 

The Career Technical and Agricultural Education teacher for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is responsible for preparing students for careers that require a specific set of skills in addition to pursuing post-secondary degrees. Teaching students in the detention setting involves providing students with hands-on experience and exposure with the equipment and technology they will use in their chosen careers upon graduation.

Job Description: 

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Monitor students’ safe use of tools and equipment.
• Design hands-on lesson plans that allow for students to learn how to use tools, equipment, technology and techniques necessary to perform the tasks required of the job.
• Develop teaching aids to accompany hands-on work by creating visual aids, providing in-class assignments, developing study guides and providing lists of resources for in-class use.
• Create and administer oral, written and performance exams that allow the teacher to evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson plans and the progress of the students to determine which information needs further teaching.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Maintain and organize student records, such as grades, assignments and performance evaluations.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Meet with students and stakeholders to discuss students’ progress, address concerns, answer questions, provide constructive feedback and determine how students can further benefit from classes in the future.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education-

• High School Diploma with Valid Level IV certificate in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing by NCCER OR Ga State Board Licensure in Residential and General Contracting 
• Associates degree or certification/experience in field related to courses taught.
• Bachelor’s degree and a clear renewable certificate in field related to courses taught preferred.

Experience-

• Minimum three (3) years progressive experience teaching in a technical college or other school settings

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Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• GaPSC T-4 or higher certification & Passed NOCTI Teacher Assessment, Building Occupation, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical Construction Technology, or Plumbing with passing score on the Educator Ethic Assessment.

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

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