INSTRUCTOR-GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Salary: $30.53 Hourly
Location : Bunkie, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 403ACY-201493-GOL
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth
1536 Bordelon Road
Bunkie, LA 71322
This position is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA
The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per work day.
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.
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.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the .
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate which includes certification in the area of employment as specified by Bulletin 746, Revised, Louisiana Department of Education.
For teaching positions, there may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice may determine to be appropriate.
50% of a teacher's evaluation will be based on professional practice (a qualitative measure) using the La. Components of Effective Teaching in conjunction with 50% on growth in student achievement.
Measures of student growth will be aligned with the Office of Juvenile Justice criteria in compliance with Bulletin 130 guidelines.
For individuals with a disability, hiring decisions will be based on the individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Any college hours or degrees must be from a school accredited by one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the US Dept. of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Job Concepts
The school counseling program shall be conducted in accordance with policies adopted by the Board of Education and with regulations and procedures of the district.
Use techniques that develop lesson objectives.
Use available curriculum materials and equipment in the teaching/learning process.
Present accurate subject matter and relate relevant examples.
Examples of Work
Duties/Examples of Work (the below are examples and not all possible tasks are included):
Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning.
Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction.
Assist in recruitment of students and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge.
Prepare bi-weekly performance reports and communicate with OJJ central office.
Arrange lectures by experts in designated fields.
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
Make the course relevant to the student and "real life" by using subject matter content, academics, and industry specifications.
Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
Maintain good communication with all staff.
Adapt to periodic heavy workload.
Follow all OJJ/DOE policies and procedures, including maintaining student and other required records.
Serve on faculty and school committees.
Review applications and correspond with applicants concerning program vacancies.
Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests.
Be flexible and receptive to change.
Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
Submit all lessons, attendance, grades, etc. by the deadlines given.
Perform all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor, Principal, and by the Youth Facility Director
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

03
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
04
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
06
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

• Yes
• No

07
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
08
Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

• Yes
• No

09
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
10
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained.IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

Required Question