English Language Teacher: Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
Company: DHRM
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: English Language Teacher: Virginia Department of Juvenile
Justice State Role Title: Trainer & Instructor II - 29112 Hiring
Range: $72,500 - $76,125 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Department of Juvenile
Justice Location: Bon Air JCC Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The English
Language (EL) teacher is responsible for supporting the district’s
EL program initiatives by providing instruction and case management
to EL students. This person will: create lessons; collaboratively
plan, coach, and provide feedback to general education teachers;
conduct professional development; administer State and local
assessments to measure student academic progress, achievement, and
growth; and collaborate with administrators, as well as provide
guidance and expertise in the best practices for successful
language acquisition, specifically in the four language domain
areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The EL teacher
complies with standards defined under the Commonwealth’s statutes
and program requirements. The EL Teacher reports directly to the
Principal. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must
successfully complete the VA Department of Juvenile Justice's Basic
Skills and Handle with Care training located in Hanover, Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher. Possess a
current Teaching License issued by the Virginia Department of
Education (VDOE) or able to obtain a Virginia Teaching License with
an endorsed in English as a Second Language PreK-12. Knowledge of
content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment to
successfully perform the work. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills and a patient and resilient personality.
Knowledgeable about meets important timelines imposed by
regulation. Competent in the most current version of WIDA’s Access
for ELLs assessment, how to interpret scores, develop lessons, and
guide programming. Skills in developing, implementing, and
monitoring EL plans. • An understanding of entrance, exit,
monitoring status and required State reporting categories. Ability
to supervise students, facilitate appropriate classroom management,
and maintain accurate records. Ability to effectively collaborate
with students, parents, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders to
improve outcomes for EL students. Additional Considerations
Experience teaching English Language (EL) students in a secondary
education setting. Experience teaching at-risk youth. Knowledge of
DJJ and DHRM policies and procedures and the ability to meet DHRM
established physical demands. Regular and predicable attendance is
expected. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation
of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted
successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to
check the status of your application for this position. Application
Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position
must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a
resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received
after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent
through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related
knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will be provided an email
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application. Status updates
will not be provided via telephone or email. Background &
Pre-employment Screenings: Selected applicants are subject to a
background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI);
local agency checks; employment verification; verification of
education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks;
and other checks based on the position. At least two references'
names and contact information will be required from all finalists
who advance in the selection process. Pre-employment medical
screenings are required for some DJJ positions. Driver License: A
valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a
state-owned or leased vehicle. Supplemental Questions: You may be
required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of
this application. This information may help us evaluate your
credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to
any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Lay
off Policy 1.3: If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3
layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form
(Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is
necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this
position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state
application. DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to recruiting,
hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses.
Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to
receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of
service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable,
please submit form DD-214 with your state application. The
Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work
in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore,
applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful
Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Reasonable
Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons
with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources
Department for further assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer: The
Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status,
political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment,
selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a
culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity,
opportunity, and inclusion. Contact Information Name: Taylor Mayton
Phone: (804) 664-0703 Email: DJJRecruit@djj.virginia.gov In support
of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity,
applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)
provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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