Who We Are...
Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do...
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

Works under general direction and requires considerable knowledge of teacher education.
• Provides instruction in horticulture and nursery work (e.g., growing hothouse flowers, foliage plants and house plants from seed, cuttings, and spears, making planters and terrariums, care of plants and proper growing conditions, cutting of shrubs for transplanting and land scaping), and individual assistance.
• Assesses educational needs of in-mates.
• Develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individual assignments and training.
• Provides instruction and individual assistance.
• Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Maintains discipline and/or security.
• Counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems.
• Attends meetings as required; prepares required records and reports (e.g., enrollment, grades, student progress).
• Inventories and orders supplies and materials needed; researches, selects and recommends new teaching materials.
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development, performs other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

State Teachers Retirement System

• STRS is the retirement system for State of Ohio teachers. Visit the STRS website for more information about the plan offerings.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
Must meet eligibility requirements for Teacher Certificate/License appropriate for career-tech - horticulture & grade level as assigned*; Teacher 1, 71481, must also have baccalaureate degree or less per OEA agreement; NOTE: Applicant must successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications for Employment: Current license in Environmental Management or equivalent

Job Skills: Education, Grounds & Landscaping, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus