EDUCATIONAL TEACHER - 541808

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

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections Education Programs and Community Reentry Division in Safford seeks Educational Teachers to design engaging lessons for adults, possibly minors, not meeting K-12 benchmarks. Candidates design instructional programs, complete weekly reports, and collaborate with colleagues to support success and community impact.

Applicants must hold a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (Elementary or Secondary) and a Bachelor's degree or higher, with background checks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current, valid ADE Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card required.
• Background investigation, drug test, and possible medical exam.
• If driving is required, valid driver's license and relevant checks.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students not achieving full academic standards, including Special Education as needed.
• Implements lesson plans and collaborates with classroom and Special Education teachers.
• Accesses student progress and develops an appropriate education plan.
• Maintains records, conducts monthly work evaluations, and tracks performance.
• Creates a positive learning environment with effective classroom management.
• Escort and supervise inmates in education facilities and ensure security.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required certifications.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

ADE Teaching Certificate (Elementary or Secondary)

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7526064 **EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

• 541808** Job Location: Education Programs and Community Reentry Division Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Safford 896 South Cook Road Safford, Arizona 85546

Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00

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 are 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 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

Selective Preference(s): 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 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 maintai