Correctional Teacher I

About the role

This position is within the Department of Corrections' Education division.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
• 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, weekly and end of month reports.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; 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 incarcerated student 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 staffing’s to provide input on students’ progress.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Qualifications

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

Skills

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 specific individual needs.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

Schedule

Full time