Certified Teacher 2026-00715

State of Wyoming; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Wyoming Girls School, operated by the State of Wyoming, seeks a Certified Teacher to deliver instruction to delinquent youth ages 12–21. You will plan a standards-aligned curriculum, assess progress, and support students toward academic goals in a structured setting.

Responsibilities include classroom management, collaboration with dormitory staff, and occasional program support. Wyoming certification or the ability to obtain it is required; Language Arts certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• 0–3 years in Education or Instruction, with knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
• Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate required or ability to obtain.
• Wyoming certification preferred or willing to obtain Wyoming certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop curriculum and lessons for residents.
• Teach and supervise residents in a classroom setting.
• Administer assessments and measure progress.
• Maintain education files per regulations.
• Collaborate with staff and attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Follow state, facility and federal guidelines for education programs.
• Consult on special needs residents for other staff.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Student assessment

Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position provides instruction in a structured educational setting for delinquent youth ages 12–21. The teacher develops and implements a curriculum designed to help residents meet Wyoming Content and Performance Standards aligned with the Common Core of knowledge and skills.

The teacher is responsible for assessing student learning, measuring progress, and supporting residents in achieving academic goals. This role also manages classroom behavior and regularly communicates student progress with dormitory staff to support consistent expectations and coordination of care.

In addition to classroom responsibilities, the teacher participates in the overall programming of the Wyoming Girls School as appropriate. Occasional dormitory support duties and transportation of residents may also be required.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum, and the preparation of residents' lessons and instructional materials.
• Manages, teaches, and interacts with residents in a classroom setting.
• Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
• Maintains education files, following departmental regulations.
• Collaborates with other staff regarding residents' needs and/or performance, and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
• Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
• Provides consultation on special needs residents for other educational, program, or security staff.

PREFERENCES

The Wyoming Girls School is fully accredited through Cognia Accreditation, and in order for a school to remain accredited, it must adhere to the highly qualified teacher regulations. It is imperative for the Wyoming Girls School to maintain certified teachers on staff; the open position of Certified Teacher is an essential position to fill due to maintaining a safe staff-to-student ratio during operational school hours.

Preference will be given to candidates with Language Arts Certification. Additionally, a secondary focus in Math or Social Studies is a plus.

Applicants must be Wyoming certified or willing to obtain Wyoming certification.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of planning for instruction, motivation, physical, mental, and emotional growth, learning styles, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of curriculum management and development.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and the operation of computers.
• Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
• Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)

Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.