Reentry Education Specialist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Bruceton Mills (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons is seeking corrections education professionals to provide instruction and foster a humane, secure environment while preparing inmates for successful reentry.

The role reflects federal qualification standards (GL-09/GS-11) with possible combination of education and experience. Candidates may be evaluated on graduate education or advanced degrees as part of eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with required education courses in psychology, human development, education history/philosophy, and teaching methods at the appropriate level.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable if 4-year degree plus 1 year teaching experience with accredited/recognized institution.
• Teacher certification or licensure required with proof uploaded to USAJOBS.
• Graduate education and/or advanced degrees acceptable to meet GL-09/GS-11 requirements.
• Examples of qualifying experience include literacy, GED, ESL, curriculum development, and assessment.

Skills

Literacy instruction

GED instruction

ESL instruction

Curriculum development

Assessment & progress tracking

Record-keeping systems

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with teacher education courses

Graduate education toward master's

Master's degree

Ph.D. degree

Teaching certification/licensure

Job description

Bureau of Prisons is seeking corrections education professionals to provide instruction and foster a humane, secure environment while preparing inmates for successful reentry.

The role reflects federal qualification standards (GL-09/GS-11) with possible combination of education and experience. Candidates may be evaluated on graduate education or advanced degrees as part of eligibility.