Correctional Teacher I

About the role

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and instructs inmates in elementary or secondary school subjects, including science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attends staffings to provide input on students’ progress.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of the content matter in the area of instruction; and of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.

Skills

Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to develop and present a curriculum.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary subject to the state teacher pay scale

Schedule

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