INSTRUCTOR

Salary: $36.18 - $46.06 Hourly
Location : Baker, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 403JCY-INSTRUCTOR-CTS26
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated, student-focused Instructor to teach academic and job-readiness courses to youth in secure care at Jetson Center for Youth. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure, positivity, and strong instructional skills to the classroom.

As an Instructor, you'll teach state-mandated curriculum, employability skills, and entry-level job skills while creating a learning environment that supports growth and rehabilitation. You'll prepare lesson plans, organize instructional activities, and use diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities. You'll maintain professional development, prepare bi-weekly performance reports, communicate with OJJ Central Office, and meet all deadlines for lessons, attendance, and grades. Collaboration is key - you'll work closely with school staff, serve on committees, and follow all OJJ and education policies and procedures.

If you're a patient, organized educator who values fairness, integrity, and positive reinforcement, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to support youth development and help students build skills for future success.

• Important Note: This posting is used to establish a list of qualified applicants for current or
  future job openings. A current vacancy may or may not exist at the time of application. As a
  result, your application may remain in "Application Received" or a similar status for an extended
  period. The hiring agency may review the list when a vacancy becomes available and contact
  applicants they wish to consider at that time.

Minimum Qualifications

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) TEACHER
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or related field.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with appropriate ELA content area certification (Grades 6-12).
  o Secondary English (Grades 6-12) or English Language Arts (Grades 4-8) for middle grades.
  • Passed Praxis II content exam for ELA.
• SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
  Minimum Qualifications:
  * Bachelor's degree in Social Studies, History, Political Science, or related field.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with appropriate Social Studies endorsement (Grades 6-12).
  o Secondary Social Studies (Grades 6-12) or Social Studies (Grades 4-8).
  • Passed Praxis II content exam for Social Studies.
• MATH TEACHER
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Math Education, or related field.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with Math endorsement (Grades 6-12).
  o Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) or Math (Grades 4-8).
  • Passed Praxis II Mathematics content exam.
• SCIENCE TEACHER
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science) or Science Education.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with appropriate science endorsement.
  o General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science (Grades 6--12).
  • Passed Praxis II in relevant science content area.
• ELECTIVES TEACHER (ART, MUSIC, PE, etc.)
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in subject area or related field.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with endorsement in area of specialization (e.g., Art, Music, Health/PE).
  • Praxis Il in elective content area, as applicable.
• Alternative certifications may be accepted for electives (e.g., Practitioner's License).
• Special Education Teacher
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
  • Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement:
  o Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Grades 1-12) or Special Education 1-12.
  • Passed Praxis II in Special Education content.
  • If not contracted through SSD (Special School District), must still meet allcertification and training requirements.
  • IEP experience, case management, and compliance training required.
  
  There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate.

Job Specification
The incumbent will serve as a content teacher for Secondary Education Certified Instructor or Temporary Authority to Teach or eligibility for a TAT core subject matters: Science, Social Studies, Math, or Language Arts.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Teach and inspire youth through the state-mandated curriculum, entry-level job skills, and employability training.
• Create a positive learning environment by organizing instruction, writing lesson plans, and using diverse teaching strategies tailored to students' needs and learning styles.
• Promote student success through consistent classroom management rooted in positive reinforcement, fairness, and clear expectations.
• Support academic progress by preparing bi-weekly performance reports, maintaining accurate attendance and grades, and submitting all required documentation on time.
• Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in trainings, conferences, and seminars to stay current in instructional practices and youth development.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership, maintaining strong communication and serving on school or facility committees as needed.
• Model professionalism and leadership, demonstrating integrity, optimism, persistence, and strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal, immediate supervisor, or Youth Facility Director to support school operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.