EDUCATIONAL TEACHER - 536633

Arizona Department of Corrections; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 54,003 - 91,670; Full time

Job summary

A government education agency in Arizona is hiring an Educational Teacher for the Correctional Education Program. This role focuses on teaching students towards their high school diploma, necessitating certified educators in Special Education, Elementary, Middle, or Secondary Education. Candidates are expected to design lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain a structured classroom environment. A Bachelor's degree and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate are required to apply. Join a mission to inspire and facilitate transformative education for students in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques.
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs and work in a prison environment.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects to students without full academic achievement.
• Implement teacher-designed lesson plans and collaborate effectively.
• Maintain educational records and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teaching and facilitation

Multi-tasking and organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college

Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Overview

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7333420

EDUCATIONAL TEACHER (CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)

• 536633 Job Location: Education Programs and Community Reentry Division\ Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Yuma\ 7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd\ San Luis, AZ 85349

Salary: $54,003.46 - $91,670.59 Grade: 1 Open Until Filled

Job Summary: Inquire to inspire change, shape futures, and teach with purpose. Ready to make a real difference? Join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as a Teacher and help transform lives through education. Watch your students grow, succeed, and positively impact communities across Arizona. We’re seeking certified SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED), ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES, or SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS to teach and motivate individuals working toward their high school diploma. You’ll design engaging lessons, collaborate with fellow educators, and create a supportive, structured classroom where learning leads to opportunity. Bring your Arizona Teaching Certification and passion for education—join a team that’s changing lives every day. 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 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 for improving instruction and student learning
• 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
• Teaching and facilitation
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Multi-tasking and organization
• Typing
• Time management
• Ability to: Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Push/pull 20 lbs.
• Walk/run .25 miles
• Work in a prison environment
• Work day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching post
• Provides individual and group instruction and education counseling
• Work cooperatively with other education staff
• Learn and adhere to departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Candidates must have a Bachelor\'s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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 drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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