Correctional Teacher I

Agency: Department of Corrections, Education/JCCC

Full-time, regular position.

About the Role

Positions within this job family are responsible for professional teaching at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility, applying special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in elementary or secondary subjects such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts, and physical education; teach language development, speech, and speech reading for special pupils.
• Plan and outline courses of study; instruct students; prepare and administer examinations; prepare progress reports, daily attendance reports, and report cards.
• Develop and use special instructional materials or teaching aids for regular elementary and secondary programs; provide individual instruction, encouragement, counseling, and guidance.
• Maintain classroom and corridor discipline; assist in planning and supervising class and student club activities; grade examination papers; prepare reports on attendance, progress, and capabilities of each pupil.
• Attend teachers' meetings and participate in planning, scheduling, and developing the school program.
• Maintain inventory of books and supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development training; attend staffings to provide input on students’ progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate (required upload).

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and materials in the specialized field of education.
• Knowledge of the content matter in the area of instruction and accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.
• Ability to supervise and instruct pupils, establish and maintain cooperative relationships, and organize and present facts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and present a curriculum.