Business and Information Technology Teacher

Title: Business and Information Technology Teacher

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $72,500 - $76,125

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Business and Information Technology Teacher role is located within the Yvonne B. Miller High School at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. The individual selected for this position will provide quality educational programming through sound instruction to meet the individual needs of residents/students, as well as the standards defined under the Commonwealth’s statutes and program certification requirements. This position will provide instruction and engage students in a quality, competency-based program preparing students for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education.

The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice-mandated training and certifications, including the three-week DJJ Basic Skills for Security.

Minimum Qualifications

-Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in business and information technology.
-Classroom experience teaching a career and technical education course
-Experience developing and instructing students of various education levels using concepts
-Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment to successfully perform the work.
-Considerable demonstrated knowledge of principles and methodologies of business education.
-Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience teaching courses in the Virginia CTE Business and Information Technology Career Cluster.
- Ability to supervise students and youth, facilitate appropriate classroom management, and maintain accurate records.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.

Additional Considerations

-Classroom experience teaching courses in the Virginia CTE Business and Information Technology Career Cluster.
-Experience teaching at-risk youth and diverse student populations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (B