EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

State of Arizona; Camp Verde (AZ); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation and sick days with 10 paidhol

Paid Parental Leave

Insurance package

Robust retirement program

Transit subsidy

Descripción de la vacante

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring Educational Teachers to design and deliver instructional programs for adults (and potentially capable youths) within the Arizona State Prison Complex – Winslow.

Certified SPED, Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary teachers will develop engaging lessons across subjects and monitor progress, with regular documentation and collaboration with fellow educators.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• ADE Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary (valid and in good standing).
• Background check, drug test, and possibly medical/physical examination required.
• Arizona teaching certification and ADE certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Teach all subjects to students with partial or non-completed K-12 achievement, including Special Education where required.
• Implement lesson plans and collaborate with Special Education teachers.
• Access student progress and develop appropriate education plans.
• Maintain educational records and provide monthly work evaluations.
• Create a positive learning environment with effective classroom management.

Conocimientos

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Typing

Teaching and facilitation

Interpersonal relationships

Educación

Bachelor's degree

ADE Teaching Certificate

Descripción del empleo

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

(CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)

Job Location:

Address:

Education Programs and Community Reentry Division

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Winslow

2100 South Highway 87

Winslow, Arizona 86047

https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00

Grade: 1

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Are you searching for a teaching position that will have a lasting impact? Do you have at least 1 year of K-12 teaching experience in Arizona? Do you have an Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate that is valid and in good standing?

We’re seeking certified SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED), ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES, or SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS to design engaging lessons. Deliver total instructional programs in various academic subjects and learning skills to adults, possibly minors, who have not achieved a mandatory literacy and/or full academic achievement of K-12. Complete weekly reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with fellow educators and create a supportive, structured classroom where learning leads to opportunity.

Make a real difference utilizing your Arizona Teaching Certification and passion for education by joining the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as an Educational Teacher. Transform lives through education. Watch your students grow, succeed, and positively impact communities across Arizona.

Don’t wait—apply today and be the difference that inspires change!

Job Duties:

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12; when required, provides Special Education services
• Appropriately implements teacher-designed lesson plans and exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers for the benefit of students
• Accesses students' progress and develops an appropriate education plan
• Develops and corrects diagnostic tests, maintains educational records, and provides the unit with monthly work evaluations
• Maintains records of student performance and uses them to guide instructional decisions
• Maintains the security of all testing instruments
• Consults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questions
• Teaches various subjects and includes learning experiences appropriate for curriculum goals that are based on principles of effective instruction
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment using effective classroom management techniques
• Escorts and supervises inmates in the education building/classroom
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goals
• Engages in professional development and maintains required certifications
• Continually adapts to improve instruction and student learning
• Attends required training sessions and meetings
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignment
• Current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques
• Appropriate testing procedures and interpretation of specific tests
• Computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management
• Organization and prioritizing
• Typing
• Teaching and facilitation
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to:

• Work in a prison environment
• Work day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching post
• Provide academic instruction and counseling to inmates
• Learn and adhere to laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Provide individual and group instruction and education counseling
• Work cooperatively with other education staff

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Requires a current, valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area of Elementary or Secondary

Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all necessary driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

In addition, Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP). An Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) teacher, who currently has 5 or more years of credited service, can request a waiver to remain in ASRS.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.