Information Technology Instructor

Job Description The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of State Training School (STS) is seeking a n Information Technology Instructor to join our team in this full-time position!

This is a close-knit environment with a strong professional learning community structure. There are no extra duties beyond the Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm schedule and you can request to use your vacation time as soon as it accrues.

We offer several days throughout the year to work on curriculum development and courses for re-licensure are provided as part of the workday.

There is approximately 1 month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility. Our Vocational Programs teach students vital skills for success in their trade that they can use to further their education and obtain employment.

Information Technology is an important part of this program. Vocational Education is an irreplaceable piece in the successful development of young men within the facility and is at the heart of our mission.

STS provides an environment rich in educational challenges that will allow you to practice your craft in a meaningful manner. You will have an opportunity to fine tune your skills by addressing the educational challenges that come from working with a diverse group of young men.

The qualified candidate must possess a Career and Technical License or be eligible and able to obtain a Career and Technical License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, meeting all endorsement requirements for the teaching assignment: 5-12 Information Technology (Career and Technology) License.

If you have experience in the auto maintenance industry, you may qualify for the Career and Technology License. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

STS offers a holistic social, behavioral, psychiatric, academic, and vocational program that utilizes evidence-based practices to provide a secure setting, rooted in treatment, for males ages 12 to 18 years old who have been adjudicated delinquent.

STS provides individualized treatment plans and offers comprehensive education with the goal of successfully transitioning young men back into the community.

If you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work and helping young men find stability in their lives and security in their future, this is this the right job for you .

Your work at STS has the potential to help pull these young men together and change their futures. For more STS info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/state-training-school Benefits of Joining STS Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!

Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).

Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).

Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.

Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges. Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Free On-Campus Workout Facilities For additional information on benefits click here . Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.

Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym during off student hours. This includes 3 full size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms with machine and free weights, showers, and lockers.

We also provide a cardio room for staff only featuring exercise mats and advanced treadmills and stationary bikes. Usage of these resources is completely free for all STS staff.

Eldora Highlights STS is located in Eldora, a quaint community with a population of approximately 2,800 residents, located in north central Iowa.

Eldora is an Iowa River Greenbelt Community and the Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive winds through a picturesque landscape of valleys, woods, and streams.

With easy access to the Iowa River and Pine Lake, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing, as well as the many educational opportunities, cultural activities, and entertainment events nearby, including a picturesque 9-hole golf course surrounded by Pine Lake State Park.

Eldora is 45 minutes away from Ames and Cedar Falls, 30 minutes from Marshalltown, and only 20 minutes from Iowa Falls. Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is just 1 hour and 15 minutes away.

Ames, Iowa is the home of Iowa State University, featuring one of the nation's premier Engineering schools and leading Veterinary and Agricultural programs. https://www.iastate.edu/ Cedar Falls is the home of the University of Northern Iowa, https://uni.edu/ Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. https://ecc.iavalley.edu Des Moines has one of the nation's finest State Fairs and is home to the Iowa Cubs, Casey's Center (host site of NCAA Basketball, premier concerts), and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation's largest skatepark.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply.

Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . Minimum Qualification Requirements Certification or eligibility for certification as a Vocational Instructor by the Iowa Department of Education in an occupational area offered by a state institutional vocational program, which are as follows: agriculture auto body auto mechanics auto servicing baking building maintenance building trades cooking computer programming computer service/repair electrical work horticulture household repairs housekeeping machine tools painting printing small engine repair welding woodworking For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

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Agriculture Auto Body Auto Mechanics Auto Servicing Baking Building Maintenance Building Trades Cooking Computer Programming Computer Service/Repair Electrical Work Horticulture Household Repairs Housekeeping Machine Tools Painting Printing Small Engine Repair Welding Woodworking ********All applicants are passed for this class. 'Eligible" for certification requires us to pass all applicants.

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