Welding Teacher - Milwaukee Youth Facility

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks an educator to develop and implement CTE-focused educational services for male and/or female juveniles. The teacher will deliver individual and group instruction, evaluate progress, and provide remediation and academic support, while maintaining documentation and attending staffings.

The role requires certification eligibility in Technology Education or Welding, with related licensure expected within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Certification or eligibility for certification in Technology Education through DPI or certification eligibility for Welding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a program of educational services for the juvenile offender population.
• Provide individual and group instruction and evaluate student progress.
• Prescribe remediation and academic support services and complete all required documentation.
• Evaluate academic records in a timely manner and monitor student behavior.
• Attend relevant institutional staffings and meetings.

Education

Technology Education licensure (#1220)

Welding certification eligibility (#442)

Job description

Position Summary

This position will develop and implement a program of educational services specific to the assessed Career and Technical Education (CTE) needs of the male and/or female juvenile offender population. The teacher will provide individual and group instruction; will evaluate student progress; and will prescribe necessary remediation and/or academic support services. The teacher will also complete all required documentation related to student assessment and related reports; will evaluate academic records in a timely manner; will monitor and manage student behavior; and will attend relevant institutional staffings/meetings.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 a starting rate of $30.00/hour - $35.06/hour, plus excellent benefits. This position may receive supplemental pay, up to $2.97/hr., for additional credits relevant to the position that are over and above the credits needed for certification. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

Benefits

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Our Teachers work twelve months out of the year.

Qualifications

Special Requirement

Certification or eligibility for certification in Technology Education (#1220) teaching licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or certification or eligibility for certification by the Wisconsin Technical College System in #442 (Welding). Those with eligibility must obtain full licensure or certification within the first twelve months of employment.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor, at [e-mail] or 608-240-5503.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 4, 2026.

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