Academic Teacher- ECF

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a qualified teacher to manage the classroom for prisoners behind the secure perimeter of a Level II/IV facility. The role requires a current, valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education.

You will address the academic needs of all prisoners at ABE, pre-GED and GED levels. The teacher will coordinate required testing, oversee pre-release programming, and ensure instruction aligns with the department's Re-Entry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• No specific type or amount of teaching experience required.
• Current, valid Michigan teaching certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach prisoners across ABE, pre-GED and GED levels.
• Coordinate required testing of students.
• Oversee pre-release programming and align instruction with the Re-Entry program.
• Manage classroom operations behind the secure perimeter of a Level II/IV facility.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Michigan teaching certificate (state endorsed)

Job description

Job Description This position requires a current, valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education. The teacher is a manager of prisoners in the classroom. Teacher must use good teaching practices to address the academic needs of all prisoners assigned to the class at the ABE, pre-GED and GED educational levels. The position is located behind the secure perimeter of a Level II/IV correctional facility. This position is also responsible for coordinating required testing of students. This teacher will oversee the pre-release programming for the facility and will be responsible for keeping instruction and resources in alignment with the departmental Re-Entry program.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of education.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Alternate Education And Experience

Possession of current, appropriate Michigan teacher's certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Additional Requirements And Information

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. View the position description at: School Teacher Position Description View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/SchoolTeacher.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: New hires to the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), along with former MDOC employees, returning after being away from the department for more than two years, will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCET), either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training at their facility to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.