Academic Teacher- JCS

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan—Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a teacher to manage classroom instruction for prisoners at ABE, Pre-GED and GED levels. The role includes coordinating assessments and mandated reports, and supporting Pre-Release programming aligned with the Re-Entry program.

Requires a current Michigan teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree in education. The position is full-time and located behind the secure perimeter of a correctional facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Current Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Six semester credits per year until full approval for employment in Special Education classification (if assigned).

Responsibilities

• Address the academic needs of all prisoners assigned to class at the ABE, Pre-GED and GED levels.
• Coordinate required assessment testing of students and complete all mandated reports.
• Help with Pre-Release programming and align instruction/resources with the Re-Entry program.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Assessment coordination

Program alignment

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

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. The teacher must utilize established instructional practices to address the academic needs of all prisoners assigned to class at the ABE, Pre-GED and GED educational levels. The teacher will coordinate required assessment testing of students and complete all mandated reports in a timely manner. The teacher will help with Pre-Release programming for the facility (if needed) and will be responsible for keeping instruction and resources in alignment with the departmental Re-Entry program. This is a covered position located behind the secure perimeter of a correctional facility. This position will be full time, work hours will set by facility need and demand.

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

Education

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

Experience

No specific type or amount is required. The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

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

Teachers (other than substitute teachers) who are employed at the School for the Deaf and Blind, state facility for delinquent or neglected youth, or a prison in a special education assignment will be required to obtain six semester credits per year until full approval for employment in the Special Education Teacher classification has been met.

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).

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with 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 to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training. PLEASE NOTE: Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.