Teacher

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Sheridan (OR)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 105,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Sheridan, Oregon, seeks a dedicated teacher to deliver educational programs to inmates, including literacy, GED, and ESL, in a direct classroom setting.

You will assess learners, tailor instruction, and implement individualized plans while upholding security responsibilities across the institution.

Qualifications

Teaching literacy, GED, and ESL to inmates.
Developing individualized instructional approaches based on assessment data.
Maintaining security as a core expectation for all staff.

Responsibilities

Teach programs in educational training to inmates in a classroom setting.
Plan and implement individualized instructional programs based on assessment data and teaching strategies.
Uphold institution security as a primary responsibility alongside teaching duties.

Skills

Literacy instruction

GED instruction

ESL instruction

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a teacher and provides integrated programs in educational training to inmates. Will be required to teach programs such as the following: Literacy, General Educational Development (GED), and English-as-a-second language (ESL). The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct instruction in the classroom.

Plans and implements an individualized instructional program based on assessment data, knowledge of teaching strategies, learning styles, and availability of resources. Must select appropriate individualized teaching techniques which may include individual guidance, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, media instruction, computerized instruction, large and small group instruction or behavior modification, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbents are charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68722 – $104610/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?