Correctional Teacher I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Correctional Teacher I for the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center to provide classroom instruction within a correctional setting. The role delivers accredited curriculum and supports inmates’ learning goals in a secure environment.

This on-site, full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree and a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate; experience with special education is a plus, with salary per the state teacher pay scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of modern teaching principles and materials.
• Ability to supervise and instruct pupils and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects in a correctional setting.
• Plans and administers examinations and prepares progress reports.
• Uses special instructional materials and provides guidance to students.
• Maintains classroom discipline and assists in planning activities.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in school program development.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff development and trainings.

Skills

Special education

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Posting Title Correctional Teacher I

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 subject to the state teacher pay scale $82,302.00 - This salary is non-negotiable.

Location

Education/Mabel Bassett Correctional Center

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

Basic Purpose

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

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 elementary 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 out courses 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 elementary and secondary school programs; 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 meetings and staff development training sessions; 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 level include knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of the content matter in the area of instruction; and of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.

Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisively, 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 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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.