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. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet clients 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 clients in the habits of daily living and work routines * Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost * Instructs clients or residents 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 Entry Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency. NOTE: The above job description represents the general nature, primary duties and responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job but is not a comprehensive and exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and specific duties, responsibilities, and activities within the core nature of the job may change at any time with or without notice. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as specified by the employing entity, with or without reasonable accommodation Benefits 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 Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent. Additional Information * Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU08EK * Number of Openings: 1 * Advertised Salary: $ 29,519.63 * Shift: Day Job * Posting End Date: Jul 25, 2024