EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

Arizona Department of Administration; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Robust insurance plan (medical, dental

Retirement program

Deferred compensation options

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry seeks an Educational Teacher to design engaging lessons for adults and potentially minors with foundational literacy needs, aligned to Arizona teaching standards.

Applicants must hold a valid ADE teaching certificate for Elementary or Secondary and a bachelor’s degree or higher, with background checks and drug screening per state requirements. This role operates on-site at ASPC Perryville in Goodyear, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card
• Employment contingent on background check, drug test and possibly medical exam

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12; when required, provides Special Education services
• Implements teacher-designed lesson plans and coordinates with Special Education teachers
• Assesses students' progress and develops appropriate education plans
• Maintains and evaluates educational records and monthly evaluations
• Maintains security of testing instruments
• Collaborates with colleagues to meet Education Bureau goals
• Drives on State business and attends required trainings

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Prioritizing

Typing

Teaching

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

ADE Teaching Certificate (Elementary/Secondary)

Job description

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) – Perryville
2105 North Citrus Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00

Grade: 1

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Can you inspire change? Shape the future of other adults? Grab your Arizona Teaching Certification and join our team of educational professionals making a difference.

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.

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 facilitationEstablishing 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 required 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:

• 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.

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.

Advertised:

Advertised: 29 Apr 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: