Teacher Special Education - (Special Education Teacher)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Florence (CO)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Florence, Colorado is seeking a Teacher Special Education to design and deliver educational programs for inmates with special learning needs, focusing on remedial reading, math, and language arts.

You will identify and implement evidence-based instructional systems and coordinate with staff to meet individualized goals while upholding security responsibilities across the institution.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at application time.
Foreign education must be evaluated and recognized per U.S. Department of Education guidance.
Degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement and instruct remedial reading, math, language arts and related programs for inmates with special learning needs.
Identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based educational systems to meet individualized student goals while maintaining security.

Job description

Teacher Special Education - (Special Education Teacher)

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

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and instructing such programs as remedial reading, math, language arts, as well as other programs to meet the education requirements of inmates with special learning needs. Conducts specialized classes and provides resources to coordinate educational competencies with social adjustments.

Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing educational systems that are evidence-based, scientific-driven, systematic instruction to effectively meet individualized student goals. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is 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 $76650 – $99650/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.