Correctional Education Teacher — Transform Lives

State of Arizona; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks

Robust insurance plan

Exceptional retirement program

Optional benefits

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks an Educational Teacher to design engaging lessons for adults who have not achieved full K-12. The role involves delivering instruction across subjects, coordinating with Special Education, and documenting progress.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher and a current ADE Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary, plus background checks and a fingerprint card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• Current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary area is required.
• Employment contingent on background check, drug test, and possibly medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement; provides Special Education services when required.
• Implements teacher-designed lesson plans and collaborates with Special Education staff.
• Assesses student progress and develops an appropriate education plan.
• Maintains educational records and monthly evaluations; documents outcomes.
• Maintains security of testing instruments and communicates with colleagues to improve instruction.
• Engages in professional development and supports a constructive classroom environment; supervises inmates in the education building.

Skills

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Typing

Teaching

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

ADE Teaching Certificate

Tools

Computers

Job description

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks an Educational Teacher to design engaging lessons for adults who have not achieved full K-12. The role involves delivering instruction across subjects, coordinating with Special Education, and documenting progress.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher and a current ADE Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary, plus background checks and a fingerprint card.