Institutional Teacher – Health/P.E.

Your work will be performed within the guidelines established by the Department of Correction and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Guidelines are generally applicable, but you must use judgment in dealing with unpredictable actions or unusual situations. Judgment is also necessary for the development of appropriate lesson plans and to meet course objectives.

A Day in the Life:

• Instruct students in one or more subject areas such as mathematics, English, social studies, science, health, history, physical education, art, or music, etc.
• Prepare outline for course study, prepare daily lesson plans, and correct/evaluate assignments in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
• Train and instruct students on specific trades such as printing, barbering, small engine repair, or horticulture.
• Organize program of practical and technical instruction in compliance with competency-based curriculum standards.
• Instruct students on health safety precautions, use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade, and codes of regulations of the trade.
• Supervise the daily work of students in the shop or laboratory and evaluate achievement of individual students in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Collaborate with operations, health care, and treatments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.
• Provide written reports to, and may participate in, multidisciplinary treatment team.

What You'll Need for Success:

• A valid Indiana teacher’s license, or statement of eligibility issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• An Occupational Specialist license, or a provisional certificate or emergency permit issued by the Indiana Department of Instruction.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Upon hire, must attend, participate in, and successfully complete in-service training programs (at least 40 hours annually, including mandatory certifications such as CPR, personal protection, etc.).
• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the modern techniques of teaching used in the area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of and ability to instruct and work with students at several developmental/behavior levels.
• Ability to evaluate educational, vocational, and developmental performance and progress of students.
• Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development.
• Ability to provide appropriate documentation of each individual student’s educational and behavioral progress.