TEACHER - PROFESSIONAL

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

10+ paid holidays

Paid sick and annual leave

Deferral/compensation plan

Job summary

Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA, is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our correctional education team. The role focuses on strengthening literacy, mathematics, critical-thinking, and workforce-readiness skills for incarcerated students, helping them attain credentials and prepare for future success.

As part of a professional team, you will maintain a structured, safe classroom, support positive behavior, and contribute to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Provide quality academic instruction that helps incarcerated individuals improve literacy, math, and overall educational skills.
• Support GED/HiSET and educational attainment by preparing students to earn recognized credentials and continue their education.
• Promote positive behavior and personal development through structured learning, accountability, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and controlled classroom environment while following all institutional security procedures and requirements.
• Prepare students for successful reentry and future employment by building practical skills, work readiness, confidence, and opportunities for continued learning.
• Will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels - minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Skills

Teaching

Literacy

Math

Workforce readiness

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Job description

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY
Angola, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov

Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Teacher to join our education team in a maximum-security correctional setting. This position provides meaningful academic instruction designed to strengthen literacy, mathematics, critical-thinking, and workforce-readiness skills. The Teacher will help students work toward educational goals, prepare for recognized credentials, and develop the knowledge and confidence needed for personal growth and future success.

Build a rewarding career in an environment where education can make a lasting impact. Work as part of a professional team while maintaining a structured, safe, and secure classroom environment and supporting positive behavior, accountability, and continued learning.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Job Duties

• Provide quality academic instruction that helps incarcerated individuals improve literacy, math, and overall educational skills.
• Support GED/HiSET and educational attainment by preparing students to earn recognized credentials and continue their education.
• Promote positive behavior and personal development through structured learning, accountability, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and controlled classroom environment while following all institutional security procedures and requirements.
• Prepare students for successful reentry and future employment by building practical skills, work readiness, confidence, and opportunities for continued learning.
• Will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels - minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: UNCLASSIFIED

Salary Will Be Based On Qualifications

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams
Human Resources Department
[e-mail]
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?

• Yes
• No

03

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.

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How did you hear about this position?

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