EDUCATIONAL TEACHER - 542704

Arizona Department of Corrections; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks an Educational Teacher to deliver instructional programs to adults in ASPC Yuma, San Luis unit. You will design lessons across core subjects and Special Education as needed, supporting inmates toward literacy and academic goals.

The role requires Arizona teaching certification and ability to work in a prison setting, with duties including progress reporting, collaboration with education staff, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current Arizona ADE Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary.
• Background investigation, drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
• Arizona DPS Fingerprint Card required; valid driver’s license if driving on state business.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12; provides Special Education services when required.
• Implements lesson plans and collaborates with classroom and Special Education teachers.
• Assesses student progress and develops an education plan.
• Maintains records and monthly evaluations; ensures security of testing instruments.
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally; collaborates with education staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Instructional delivery

Interpersonal relations

Adaptability

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/7612052 **EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

• 542704** Job Location: Education Programming & Workforce Development\ Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Yuma\ 7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd\ San Luis, AZ 85349

Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00 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. Were 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 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