DCS CORRECTIONAL TEACHER - 08252026-80543

State of Tennessee; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 4,300 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Correctional Teacher to deliver general education in a correctional setting, focusing on English, Math, and Science. The role requires a bachelor's degree and Tennessee teaching certification, with proper pre-employment checks and a starting salary of $4,316 per month.

The position is full-time in Somerville, TN, and involves collaboration with treatment teams to ensure continuity of care for youth, readiness for state standards, and ongoing assessments throughout the

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, and completion of requirements for teaching certification.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid interim or professional Tennessee Teacher's Certificate is required.
• Applicants for this class must: be 21+, US citizen, valid driver's license, good moral character, criminal history disclosure, no felony conviction, fingerprint check, pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Creates lesson plans that align state requirements and standards.
• Creates assignments aligned with state content standards and includes performance check throughout the year.
• Presents instructional content with clear purposes and engaging communication.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and Child and Family Team meetings to ensure continuity of care for youth.
• Motivates students by organizing content to be meaningful and exploration-focused.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Time Management

Learning Strategies

Critical Thinking

Instructing

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Speech Clarity

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Situational Adaptability

English Language

Education

Bachelor's degree and teaching certification

Tools

Mobile phone

Computer

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 08/31/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,316.00

Salary (Annually) $51,792.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Somerville, TN

Department Children's Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FAYETTE COUNTY

This position prefers a specialty in English, Math, and/or Science

This classification of DCS Correctional Teacher has a starting salary of $4,316/mo.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, and completion of requirements for teaching certification.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid interim or professional Tennessee Teacher's Certificate is required.

Applicants for this class must:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Have no conviction for a felony;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.

Overview

An employee in this classification is responsible for professional correctional teaching work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This classification also differs from the DCS Vocational Instructor in that an incumbent of this class focuses more on general education classes rather than vocational instruction.

Responsibilities

• Creates lesson plans that align state requirements and standards. Activities and materials are created using prior student knowledge.
• Creates assignments that are aligned with state content standards, require written task, measure performance in more than one way and include performance check throughout the year that will be monitored monthly through review with supervisor.
• Presents instructional content that establishes the purpose of the lesson, model performance expectations and uses concise and engaging communication as evidenced by monthly supervisor observation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings, staffings, and Child and Family Team meetings to ensure continuity of care for the youth and provide meaningful and direct feedback.
• Motivates students by organizing content to make it personally meaningful and develops a learning experience where curiosity and exploration are valued.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Learning Strategies
• Critical Thinking
• Instructing

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

• Mobile phone
• Computer