Juvenile Detention Teacher-NORCOR

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Juvenile Detention Teacher.  We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.  

District Mission:“Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

Title: Juvenile Detention Teacher 

Classification: Licensed

Reports To: Innovations Academy Principal 

Work Year:  226 calendar days (Year around to include summer months)

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents: 

1. Complete District Application
2. Letter of interest
3. Current Resume
4. Two (2) recent letters of reference

Job Purpose/Statement:

The Detention Teacher plans and implements lesson plans, teaches students, corrects students' work and maintains a safe and secure learning environment for students within the NORCOR Juvenile Detention Center. Youths in grades 6-12 enter the juvenile detention center by either being arrested for a statutorily detainable charge or for being in violation of their court ordered probation order.  Lengths of stay vary significantly based upon many variables such as past history, current charge, risk to the community and available level of supervision in the community.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires commitment to and demonstration of equitable and inclusive practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to reducing academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• The work environment is within a closed custody facility and involves working with students who have been legally detained. Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. 
• Provide large group, small group and individual instruction.
• Work with students with special education eligibility in the general classroom setting.
• Develop lessons that will help students achieve Common Core standards and IEP goals.
• Plan and develop curriculum appropriate for the needs of students in a correctional facility with focus on life science and project-based lessons in STEM, culinary arts, woodshop and botany.
• Models appropriate social skills and behaviors for students.
• Supervises students in the classroom at all times and during line moves. 
• Ensure that students conform to school and facility rules and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure instructional setting in terms of equipment, materials, and student behavior. 
• Communicate and coordinate with other agencies or providers as needed and appropriate.
• Participate in MDT, IEP and team meetings with colleagues as assigned.
• Maintain accurate student records using paper and computer-generated forms.
• Work as a positive, contributing member of all educational teams.
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings as assigned.
• Participate in all faculty meetings, in-service, trainings, etc.
• Work in cooperation with detention staff, following all detention and NWCSD safety and security requirements, including required detention training.
• Develop and complete yearly professional goals as required by NWCSD and TSPC.
• Effectively builds and sustains positive professional and interpersonal relationships.
• Immediately reports all matters of non-compliance to the district. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

• Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Creates a positive work environment by:
  • Listening to understand diverse points of view.
  • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input.
  • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families.
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations.
  • Advocates for and models antiracism practices.
  • Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity.
    • Acts conscientiously by:
  • Maintaining good attendance.
  • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
  • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
  • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
    • Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
    • Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
    • Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

OUTLYING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlying duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends in-service training, staff meetings and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises NWCSD staff as assigned. Assist with interviewing, selection, training, orientation, and performance evaluations.

EVALUATION

This position will be evaluated based upon the essential and outlying duties and responsibilities as outlined above as well as held to the standards as outlined in the evaluation system, collective bargaining agreement and employee handbook.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:       

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Content Area (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar).
• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Skills and experience in project-based life sciences, specifically science (STEM), woodshop, culinary arts and botany/greenhouse.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.