Correctional Teacher II

okgov; Oklahoma; In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

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Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Teacher II to lead elementary/secondary education services within a correctional facility. The role involves planning curricula, supervising staff, and coordinating with facility heads to manage the education program.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in education and a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate; travel is required and a valid driver's license is essential.

Competenze

• Master's degree in education
• Oklahoma Teaching Certificate on active status
• Travel is required; valid driver's license.

Mansioni

• Conducts classes in core academic areas for inmates.
• Plans and lays out courses of study; administers examinations and reports.
• Devises instructional materials and provides individual instruction and guidance to students.
• Maintains classroom discipline; assists in planning school program and reports on attendance.
• Supervises education program at facility level; coordinates with facility heads and manages data reporting.

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Correctional Teacher II

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.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank):

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Statutory - salary is based on education and experience.

Location: Education/Howard McLeod Correctional Center

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.

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

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.