EDUCATIONAL TEACHER - 542813

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

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks Educational Teacher to design and deliver instructional programs for adults in the ASPC Winslow. You will implement teacher-designed plans across core subjects and learning skills, collaborating with fellow educators to build a structured, supportive classroom that fosters literacy and academic achievement.

Candidates must hold an Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary and a Bachelor's degree or higher;

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Secondary.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.
• Employment is contingent on background investigation, drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Implements teacher-designed lesson plans and collaborates with Special Education teachers.
• Assesses students\' progress and develops an appropriate education plan.
• Develops and corrects diagnostic tests, maintains educational records, and provides monthly evaluations.
• Maintains records of student performance and uses them to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintains the security of all testing instruments.
• Teaches various subjects and includes learning experiences aligned with curriculum goals.
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment with effective classroom management.
• 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.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Inmate education

Communication

Education

Bachelor\'s degree

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Background check

Job description

EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

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.

Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00

• 542813** Job Location: Education Programming & Workforce Development\ Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Winslow\ 2100 South Highway 87\ Winslow, Arizona 86047

Job Duties

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

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 busi