Corrections Educator: Adult Ed & Testing Lead

State-of-Missour

Cameron (MO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking educators to teach adults in a maximum‑security setting, delivering subject matter to offenders and adhering to the DESE course of study. The role requires adapting instruction to learners and maintaining records within a collaborative teaching team.

Minimum qualifications include a Missouri DESE teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain one, with access to excellent benefits.

Qualifications

Current teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), OR meet the eligibility requirements for, and be willing to obtain, a Missouri DESE Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

Teach subject matter to adult offenders appropriate to educational background and certification by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Adhere to the state‑approved course of study while using ingenuity and flexibility to adapt to fit the needs/abilities/conditions of pupils.
Plans/outlines classwork within prescribed limits; prepares materials for special study.
As part of the teaching team: develops/implements/evaluates plans; participates in teacherconferences/meetings/educational research projects; maintains scholastic/attendance records; orders supplies.
Confers with students regarding needs/progress/abilities and provides instruction and encouragement as needed.
Delivering offender programming to include but not limited to cognitive behavior, financial literacy, workforce skills, etc.