CDOC: State Teacher I- Computer Information System (Sterling)

Pueblo Community College; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health and dental plans

Disability coverage

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Vacation and sick leave

Wellness program

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks an instructor to deliver CIS instruction at Sterling Correctional Facility. The role focuses on inmate student advancement in information technology through structured curricula and real-world software tools.

Requirements include an IT-related degree and substantial hands-on IT experience, with substitutions allowed for licensure. A CCCS credential is targeted, and the position emphasizes safety, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in IT or related field and 4,000 hours of verifiable IT-related work in the last 7 years.
• Alternatively, hold a State/ national license or certification for IT plus 4,000 hours of relevant experience.
• Or have a Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field with 2,000 hours of verifiable IT work in the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor inmate students to promote academic performance.
• Assess inmate needs to develop short and long-term goals.
• Develop and implement competency-based teaching aids and materials.
• Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology.
• Administer performance assessments to measure progress and completion requirements.
• Maintain grades, attendance and training activity records.

Education

Associate's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information;
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Location

Sterling Correctional Facility; Sterling, Colorado

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This position provides entry-level marketable job skills to inmate students by delivering career and technical Computer information Systems (CIS) instruction. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and/or the Colorado State Licensing Board (if applicable).

Job Duties Include

• Teach and mentor inmatestudents individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting academic performance skills;
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
• Develop and implement competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials;
• Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology;
• Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as inmate student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
• Observe and evaluate inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
• Document inmate achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements;
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests;
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs;
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements;
• Actively contribute to the *safety and security of the facility through effective student inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
• Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity;
• Maintain Colorado Community College Teaching Credential;
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Security

position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Class Code & Classification Description

H7A1XX State Teacher I

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in the Information Technology industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above. - OR - SUBSTITUTION: In lieu of an Associate's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for the Information Technology industry skill or related trade area ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in the Information Technology industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above. - OR - SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in Information Technology related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.

Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in an education related field.
• Must possess the appropriate educator license for your state (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.)

Out of state applicants - you are strongly encouraged to understand the licensing requirements in Colorado. You may be eligible for the Colorado Interim Authorization HERE.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS:

If you are offered a State Teacher I position with the Colorado Department or Corrections, you may be assessed for a Temporary Educator and Training Credential while you are obtaining the appropriate Colorado teaching license necessary for his position. Upon acceptance of the position, you would be expected to initiate the license application with the Colorado Department of Education immediately and provide regular status updates. You would then need to obtain the appropriate Colorado teaching credential within one year of hire.

For more information about Colorado licensure click HERE.

There is no substitution for the required education. It is imperative that all credentials for this position are valid at the time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Conditions of employment for Minimum Requirements and Substitutions listed above:

• Must possess or obtain a CCCS post-secondary credential in an Information Technology field in compliance with the CCCS within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain a CCCS Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of date of hire.
• Must maintain a CCCS Initial or Professional Teacher Credential through the duration of employment.

A copy of your college transcripts noting type of degree and date conferred MUST be attached to this application in order to receive college coursework credit.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

If you are substituting with a State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification, you MUST attach a copy of your license/certificate.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong self-motivation skills;
• Highly effective organizational skills;
• Compelling attention to details;
• Excellent customer service;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Information Technology field;
• CCCS Credential in Information Technology;
• CISCO teaching certification for ICND 1 and 2, and CCENT;
• Experience teaching or training in a correctional environment.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment:

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:
  • Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.
  • Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDOC.
• Have NO felony convictions, ... (see full paragraph omitted for brevity) ...
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics (includes detailed sub-list omitted for brevity).

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

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