Educator (Teacher) - SECC

State of Missouri; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement

Deferred comp

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Training

Credit union

Direct deposit

Wellness programs

529 plan

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections in Missouri hires qualified educators to teach adult offenders. You will deliver coursework aligned with state standards, plan and outline classwork, and maintain scholastic records. The role involves participating in team conferences and developing offender programming.

Requirements include a current DESE teaching certificate or eligibility. The department offers promotions, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri DESE teaching certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience teaching adults in a correctional/educational setting is a plus.
• Ability to adhere to approved curriculum and state standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach subject matter to adult offenders as per certification.
• Plan lessons and prepare materials within curriculum limits.
• Develop and evaluate instructional plans; maintain records.
• Deliver offender programming (cognitive behavior, financial literacy, workforce skills).
• Coordinate with Education Supervisor and participate in meetings/research.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Education

DESE teaching certificate or eligible

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Teach subject matter to adult offenders appropriate to educational background and certification by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Adhere to the state-approved course of study while using ingenuity and flexibility to adapt to fit the needs/abilities/conditions of pupils
• Plans/outlines classwork within prescribed limits; prepares materials for special study
• As part of the teaching team: develops/implements/evaluates plans; participates in teacherconferences/meetings/educational research projects; maintains scholastic/attendance records; orders supplies
• Confers with students regarding needs/progress/abilities and provides instruction and encouragement as needed
• Delivering offender programming to include but not limited to cognitive behavior, financial literacy, workforce skills, etc.
• Receives general supervision from Education Supervisor or designated administrator.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), OR meet the eligibility requirements for, and be willing to obtain, a Missouri DESE Teaching Certificate.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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