Teacher 3, 12 Months

Teacher 3, 12 Months $71,214.39 - $101,098.35 Ann Klein Forensic Center, located in West Trenton, NJ, invites you to join our team of professionals who are making a difference in the health and welfare of New Jersey citizens. Our inpatient facility provides quality comprehensive mental health services for individuals who require a secured psychiatric setting. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Educational Programs or Assistant Supervisor of Educational Programs, plans, executes, and evaluates the lessons and educational experiences of the assigned pupils, class, or classes. Performs these duties exercising independent judgement and with a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, and policies; does other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NJ Standard Teacher's Certificate or Permanent Endorsement, issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in subjects areas appropriate to the teaching assignment, as determined by the head of a particular school or district. NOTE: Teacher 3 is utilized to teach differing student populations and different content areas: therefore, the specific teaching certificate may vary. EXPERIENCE: Thirty-six (36) months of full-time, properly certified teaching experience in an approved school, earned after the receipt of the New Jersey Standard Teacher's Certificate. SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move, and position students. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Pension • Deferred Compensation • Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Tuition Reimbursement* • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) • 13 paid holidays • Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days) • Telework*+ • Alternate Work Week Program*++ *Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines. +All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program. ++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program. IMPORTANT NOTES State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and noncompetitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3. PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing. Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired. New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States. Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.