If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under limited supervision, provides effective and productive career and technology education program for student according to their individual needs and designs curriculum in accordance with SC State Standards and vocational curriculum competencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students’ content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.
Engages in best practices to deliver content – specific lessons and instruction to students in multiple education sites by means of established distance learning instructional delivery platform, where applicable demonstrates technology proficiency in using district-endorsed instructional application.
Establishes clear communication with students, site facilitators, and all personnel within the distance learning instructional delivery platform.
Advances the mission and vision of the School District and the Agency.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the district, state and other regulatory agencies displaying professionalism and leadership by adhering to all policies and procedures.
Performs related duties as required
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must be certified or eligible to be certified within the subject are by the State Department of Educations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of educational program development.
Knowledge of SC state standards.
Ability to conceptualize and implement innovate educational programs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Both orally and in writing.
Ability to work in teams and coordinate programs involving a multi-disciplinary approach.
Limited supervision.
Annually scheduled performances reviews.
Limited overnight travel.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview.
Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program-
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Health, dental, and life insurance
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15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
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15 days of sick leave per year
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13 paid holidays
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State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
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Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.