Temporary Correctional Teacher

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS in Oklahoma is seeking a Temporary Correctional Teacher to deliver elementary or secondary education at correctional facilities. The role involves applying specialized teaching methods to habilitate inmates and requires a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Locations include Enid Community Corrections Center and Lawton Community Corrections Center. The position is part-time (up to 25 hours/week) and on-site only, with standard teacher responsibilities and ongoing staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Part-time position; up to 25 hours/week.
• On-site only; no remote work; location in Enid and Lawton correctional centers.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary or secondary subjects at correctional centers.
• Plan courses of study and prepare examinations.
• Maintain classroom discipline and manage student progress reports.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in school program development.
• Provide counseling and guidance as needed to students.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Lesson planning

Student counseling

Discipline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Posting Title

Temporary Correctional Teacher

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Education

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

Salary subject to the state teacher pay scale

Job Description

Location: Education/Enid Community Corrections Center

Positions will be responsible for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level Lawton Community Corrections Center; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Typical Functions

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education
• conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught
• gives instructions
• has a specific field or grade level
• prepares and administers examinations
• prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs
• gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline
• advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities
• prepares and grades examination papers
• prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions
• attends staffings to provide input on students progress.

This position is a part-time position that requires a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate and is limited to working no more than 25 hours per week.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.