Correctional Teacher

State of Oklahoma; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Correctional Teacher within the Department of Corrections to lead on-site educational programs at the facility level. The role requires planning courses, teaching core subjects, and coordinating with facility heads to support inmate learning outcomes.

Education requirements include a master’s degree in education and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, with travel expectations and on-site work as key realities of the position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Experience teaching in a correctional setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Teach core academic subjects to inmates to meet individual needs.
• Plan courses, administer exams, and prepare reports.
• Supervise and manage the education programs at the facility level.
• Coordinate with facility heads and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Education

Master's degree in Education

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Posting Title

Correctional Teacher

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Education

Job Posting End Date

Refer 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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

Job Description

REQUIRED: Upload 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 core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various administrative reports.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares 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 and facility head meetings; staff development training sessions; attends staffing’s to provide input on students’ progress.
• Supervises the Correctional Teacher I at assigned facility location.
• Coordinates with the facility heads.
• Manages all aspects of the education system at the facility level; conducts data reporting, test administration and enrollment.
• Supervises and manages college, education and programs’ classes.

Level Descriptor

This is the leadership level where incumbents are responsible for performing advanced level educational work that is complex and difficult. Responsibilities also include functioning as a lead worker with limited supervisory duties. There is only one position at each institution or facility at this level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of school administration principles and practices; of the content matter in the area of instruction; of accepted methods of teaching incarcerated students; and of evaluating critically and objectively the educational needs and achievements of the students.

Required Abilities: Ability is required to supervise staff and instruct incarcerated students; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to maintain discipline in the facility education unit. Ability to develop and present a curriculum.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in education and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Special Requirements

Travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The 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.