State of Georgia

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet student varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Assess student's education and adjustment needs through direct observation and testing.
• Conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to instruct in principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
• Conducts recreational activities with the goals of teaching decision-making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options and teaching social skills.
• Counsel and instructs student in the habits of daily living and work routines.
• Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost.
• Instructs student through lectures and demonstrations of the methods and techniques.
• Plan and coordinates a comprehensive recreational program for facility population.
• Plans a program of practical instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Repairs, adjusts and alters equipment and tools as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university
• OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an accredited college AND One year of experience in the area of assignment
• OR One year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Associate's degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an accredited college AND One year of experience in the area of assignment OR One year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: EDU08CS
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $30700.42
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 17, 2025