Special Education Teacher - Corrections

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Sheridan (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons seeks qualified educators to fill GL-09/GS-11 teaching roles supporting inmates with special learning needs. Positions require graduate-level education and demonstrated experience in adapting lessons, developing individualized curricula, and assessing student progress.

Applicants must meet the required coursework and education standards, and understand the federal pay scale. The role emphasizes safety, access to education, and successful reentry outcomes within the system.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with special learning needs in core subjects and adapting curricula.
• Ability to develop individualized lesson plans for prescriptive programs.
• Proven record-keeping to evaluate progress and recommend adaptations.
• Experience administering and interpreting diagnostic assessments.

Skills

Experience teaching special learning

Adapt instructional materials

Lesson planning development

Record-keeping and data analysis

Education

Graduate education toward master's or Ph.D.

Graduate level education leading to Ph.D. or master's

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons seeks qualified educators to fill GL-09/GS-11 teaching roles supporting inmates with special learning needs. Positions require graduate-level education and demonstrated experience in adapting lessons, developing individualized curricula, and assessing student progress.

Applicants must meet the required coursework and education standards, and understand the federal pay scale. The role emphasizes safety, access to education, and successful reentry outcomes within the system.