Correctional Education Specialist - Special Education

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Sheridan (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include a bachelor's degree with specified coursework in psychology, development, education history/philosophy, and teaching methods, plus graduate education or equivalent experience for higher grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with supervised student teaching and coursework in general psychology, human development, history and/or philosophy of education, and teaching methods at the learning level of the position.
• For secondary positions, at least 24 semester hours in principal fields of instruction.
• Graduate education: GL-09 requires two years of grad education toward a master's degree OR master's degree; GS-11 requires three years toward Ph.D. or a Ph.D.
• Combination of education and experience can meet total requirements if graduate education exceeds the amount required for the next lower grade.
• Credit may be given for paid or unpaid experience and actual time spent in activities must be shown.

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include a bachelor's degree with specified coursework in psychology, development, education history/philosophy, and teaching methods, plus graduate education or equivalent experience for higher grades.