CIS Instructor I - Correctional Education

Colorado Department of Corrections; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health plans

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks an IT educator at Sterling Correctional Facility, Sterling, CO. The role delivers CIS instruction to inmate students per CCCS/state licensing guidelines.

Required are an IT-related degree (Associate or Bachelor's) with substantial IT experience (4,000 hours) or valid related licensure plus the corresponding hours. Teaching credential maintenance and collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology or related field ---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 CCCS.
• There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.
• In lieu of an Associate's Degree... must possess a current license/certification ...AND... 4,000 hours of experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field ---AND--- 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in Information Technology within the last seven (7) years.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor inmate students 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 to measure progress and requirements.
• 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 and provide feedback.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

CCCS Credential in Information Technology

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks an IT educator at Sterling Correctional Facility, Sterling, CO. The role delivers CIS instruction to inmate students per CCCS/state licensing guidelines.

Required are an IT-related degree (Associate or Bachelor's) with substantial IT experience (4,000 hours) or valid related licensure plus the corresponding hours. Teaching credential maintenance and collaboration are emphasized.