Correctional Education Instructor

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified educators to teach adult offenders in a maximum‑security facility. The annual salary listed includes a $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for full‑time positions in max‑security institutions.

We offer great benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid holidays and leave, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DESE teaching certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Possess or pursue Missouri DESE teaching certification to teach adult offenders.

Responsibilities

• Teach subject matter to adult offenders in a maximum‑security facility.
• Adhere to the state‑approved course of study and adapt to pupils’ needs.
• Plan and outline classwork, prepare materials for lessons.
• Develop and evaluate instructional plans, attend meetings, maintain records.
• Confer with students on progress and provide instruction as needed.
• Deliver offender programming (cognitive behavior, financial literacy, workforce skills).
• Receive supervision from Education Supervisor or administrator.
• Perform other related work.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Education

Missouri DESE Teaching Certificate

Eligibility to obtain DESE Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified educators to teach adult offenders in a maximum‑security facility. The annual salary listed includes a $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for full‑time positions in max‑security institutions.

We offer great benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid holidays and leave, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.