Correctional Teacher I - Inmate Education Specialist

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Teacher I for Mack Alford Correctional Center in Atoka County. This on-site role delivers elementary or secondary level instruction to inmates, using specialized strategies to support learners with diverse needs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes classroom management, curriculum delivery, and student assessment within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern teaching methods for elementary and secondary instruction in correctional settings.
• Ability to develop and implement curricula for diverse learners.
• Strong written and oral communication for reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in elementary and secondary subjects in a correctional facility.
• Plan and lay out courses of study; prepare and administer exams; generate progress reports.
• Maintain classroom discipline and supervise student activities; participate in meetings and staff development.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional delivery

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Teacher I for Mack Alford Correctional Center in Atoka County. This on-site role delivers elementary or secondary level instruction to inmates, using specialized strategies to support learners with diverse needs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes classroom management, curriculum delivery, and student assessment within a correctional setting.