Corrections Education Specialist - Special Education

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals focused on humane, secure environments and successful reentry preparation. Basic requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree with required education coursework and specialized training in special education.

For GL-09 and GS-11, further graduate education or doctoral level qualifications are specified, along with related teaching experience and demonstrable mastery of instructional methods for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with required courses in psychology, development, education history/philosophy, and teaching methods relevant to the position.
• At least 24 semester hours in special education covering exceptional students and related fields.
• For GL-09, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; for GS-11, three years toward a Ph.D. or doctoral degree.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per the posting: graduate work plus specialized experience as defined.

Education

Bachelor's degree with supervised student teaching and coursework in general psychology, human development, history/philosophy of education, and teaching methods (elementary/secondary)

24 semester hours in special education including teaching of exceptional students

GL-09 requires 2 years of graduate education toward a master's; GS-11 requires 3 years toward Ph.D. or doctoral degree

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals focused on humane, secure environments and successful reentry preparation. Basic requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree with required education coursework and specialized training in special education.

For GL-09 and GS-11, further graduate education or doctoral level qualifications are specified, along with related teaching experience and demonstrable mastery of instructional methods for diverse learners.