Correctional Teacher I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Correctional Teacher I to provide elementary and secondary instruction at James Crabtree Correctional Center. The role involves planning lessons, delivering instruction, and assessing student progress in a secure facility.

The incumbent will use diverse teaching strategies, maintain classroom discipline, and support inmate learners with appropriate educational resources, while adhering to state requirements and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Experience in teaching within a correctional or inmate setting preferred.
• Knowledge of modern teaching methods and ability to adapt curriculum to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Conducts elementary/secondary level classes in assigned subjects within a correctional facility.
• Plans and delivers lessons, administers exams, and maintains attendance and progress records.
• Maintains classroom discipline and provides counseling and guidance as needed.
• Develops instructional materials and uses appropriate teaching aids.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Inmate education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Correctional Teacher I

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Education/JCCC

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Statutory - salary is based on education and experience.

Location

Education/James Crabtree Correctional Center

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 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.

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

Required: Please upload your 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.