CDOC State Teacher I -Career and Technical Education Instructor - (Sterling).

About the role

The position provides classroom and individualized instruction in Career and Technical Education in Construction to assist offenders in obtaining entry level marketable job skills and college course completions utilizing approved curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills;
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
• Plan course content and develop methods of instruction;
• Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;
• Ensure security, safety, supervision and monitoring of inmate students in the proper use, storage and inventory of equipment tools, keys and hazardous materials in accordance with CDOC regulations;
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
• Observe and evaluate inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
• Document inmate achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements;
• Provide oversight and coordination of Computer Based Testing lab and record security to include test proctoring of all computer based testing;
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests;
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs;
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements;
• Actively contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
• Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity;
• Maintain Colorado Community College credential;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Safety & Security - This position maintains safety and security by training inmates, and will be required to work security posts, perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in business, customer service or a related field ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
• In lieu of an Associate's Degree in a business/customer service industry or related field of study, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for a construction industry skill or related trade area ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in a business/customer service industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a business or customer service industry or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

Skills

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Effective 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.

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.