CDOC-State Teacher I: Welding/CTE (Sterling)

About the role

This position provides entry-level marketable job skills to inmate students by delivering career and technical welding educational instruction and assessment within an adult educational correctional system/facility.

Responsibilities

• Determines educational needs of inmatestudents to develop short and long term goals;
• Plans course content and develops methods of instruction;
• Selects and administers appropriate oral, written and/or performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;
• Ensures security, supervision and monitoring of inmatestudents, the storage and inventory of tools, equipment, keys and hazardous material in accordance with CDOC regulations;
• Ensures tools and equipment are in proper working condition;
• Prepares reports and maintains records such as inmate student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
• Observes and evaluates inmatestudents' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
• Documents inmate vocational achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certification requirements;
• 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;
• Commitment 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 inmates student population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society;
• Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, this position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong self motivation skills;
• Highly effective organizational skills;
• Compelling attention to details;
• Excellent customer service;
• Superb written and oral communications skills;
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Experience teaching or training in a welding field;
• Experience teaching or training adults;
• 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.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong self motivation skills;
• Highly effective organizational skills;
• Compelling attention to details;
• Excellent customer service;
• Superb written and oral communications skills;
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Experience teaching or training in a welding field;
• Experience teaching or training adults;
• 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.

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. Member Contribution Rates . 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. Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.