Correctional Teacher

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma – Department of Corrections Education seeks a Full-time Correctional Teacher at Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center. The incumbent will deliver elementary or secondary instruction within a correctional environment, planning curricula, administering exams, and tracking progress.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, with responsibilities including classroom management, student support, and collaboration with staff to develop educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to plan and lay out courses of study for instruction.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to develop and present curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary subjects within a correctional facility.
• Plans course of study, administers examinations, and prepares student progress reports.
• Maintains discipline and supervises classroom activities and student clubs as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development sessions.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Inmate education strategies

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Posting TitleCorrectional TeacherAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC EducationJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$82,302.00Job DescriptionLocation:DOC Education/Northeast Oklahoma Correctional CenterRequired: Please u pload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.Basic Purpose :Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.Typical Functions :Conducts classes in eleme ntary or secondary school subjects, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education; conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils.Plans and lays o ut course s of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementar y and secondary schoo l programs; gives individual instructions, encouragement, co unseling and guidance to students as necessary.Maintains classr oom and c orridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club a ctivities; pr epares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.Maintains inventory of books and supplies.Participates in staff meeti ngs and staff development training session s; attends staffings to provide input on students’ progress.Level Descriptor :This is the career level where incumbents are assigned to perform program delivery of educational programs to inmates at the full performance level. Incumbents at this level will not provide functional or direct supervision to others.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this lev el includ e knowledge of mo d ern p r inciples, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of the content m atter in the area o f instruction; and of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establ ish and maintain cooperative relatio nships wi th others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to develop and present a curriculum.Education and Experience :Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact