On-Site Correctional Teacher — Inmate Education & Growth

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Granite (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks an on-site Correctional Teacher to deliver instructional programs at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. You will plan curricula, teach multiple subjects, and support inmate learners in a structured classroom environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, with duties including assessment, reporting, and collaboration with staff to advance educational programs for inmates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of modern teaching methods and materials for correctional settings.
• Ability to develop and present a curriculum and to teach diverse inmate populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary or secondary subjects to inmates in a correctional facility.
• Plan and lay out courses of study and prepare examinations.
• Maintain discipline and assist in planning school programs and staff meetings.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Inmate education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks an on-site Correctional Teacher to deliver instructional programs at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. You will plan curricula, teach multiple subjects, and support inmate learners in a structured classroom environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, with duties including assessment, reporting, and collaboration with staff to advance educational programs for inmates.