CDOC State Teacher I: Academic/Cognitive (Sterling).

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Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans (Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits)
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

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This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement; applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

About the Role

This position provides High School Equivalency (HSE) Instruction within an adult educational correctional system/facility by delivering instruction, training, and assessments. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved Certificate of Accomplishment Curriculum for appropriate Adult Basic Education levels. This position will also provide oversight of the Cognitive Education Program.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and mentors inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic, and transitional performance skills
• Determines educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long-term goals
• Plans course content and develops methods of instruction
• Develops and implements competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials
• Provides hands-on training to teach and demonstrate skills, techniques, methods, and procedures
• Selects and administers appropriate oral, written, and/or performance assessments to inmate students to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness
• Prepares reports and maintains records such as inmate student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details
• Observes and evaluates inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
• Justifies accuracy and usage of budget requests
• Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrates relevant information into training programs
• Commits to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements
• Actively contributes to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions
• Encourages and promotes critical thinking, self-discipline, and self-motivation for the inmate student population to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society
• Maintains safety and security by training inmates; occasionally or in an emergent situation performs inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education-related field. Must possess at least one of the following credentials:

• Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher License (Individuals with a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire)
• Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABE)
• Colorado Interim Authorization (out-of-state applicants may be eligible)
• Appropriate educator license for your state (out-of-state applicants)

A copy of your license and college transcripts noting type of degree and date conferred must be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time of submission. Transcripts must include the institution name, your name, degree, date conferred, and must be in PDF or JPG format. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

Skills

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods, and techniques
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Effectual conflict resolution skills
• Strong self-motivation skills
• Highly effective organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Proficiency in office technologies, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Precise attention to details
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred Qualifications

• CDE endorsement in Special Education
• CDE endorsement in English
• CDE endorsement in Mathematics
• Master's degree in Education or related field
• Experience teaching and assessing high-risk or incarcerated adults or youth

Conditions of Employment

• All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in connection with the position
• Your application must include at least ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job is later than ten years