CDOC-State Teacher I: JCAP Instructor

Job Title

FCF #15244 JCAP Instructor

This DOC Educational Department exists to reduce offender recidivism by delivering outcome- and evidence-based Academic, Social Science, and Career and Technical Education programs. Through targeted instruction and practical vocational training, the unit ensures offenders gain marketable, entry-level job skills necessary to secure employment and maintain stability upon re-entering the community. This position exists to provide tailored classroom and individualized instruction in academic subjects, cognitive life skills, and re-entry programming.

By guiding individuals through structured coursework, this role prepares offenders to earn Independent Living certifications and successfully reintegrate into society as self-sufficient community members.

Job Duties:

• Instruct inmate students toward achieving completion of Independent Living based competencies;
• Provide classroom and individualized instruction in academic, cognitive education/life skills and re-entry programming to assist inmates in obtaining an Independent Living certificate of completion and/or successful reintegration back into society;
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
• Develop lesson plans utilizing approved curriculum, materials and strategies designed to improve student academic progression;
• Offer four phases of mastery-based instruction that cover topics such as Healthy Living, Life Skills, Career Development, Technology and Financial Literacy;
• Teach lessons through immersion-based instruction utilizing Chromebook, virtual reality equipment, classroom and clinician-led instruction;
• Create individualized instruction plans (IIP) for new inmates following initial educational assessments;
• Provide educational guidance and counseling to individual offenders through one-on-one interviews and collaborate with other relevant staff to refer students to other correctional areas;
• Work collaboratively with the Social worker to deliver the curriculum to ensure all aspects of the inmate's mental health and educational needs are met;
• Properly submit and maintain all educational records such as grades, test scores, attendance, progression and assessment scores;
• Work cooperatively with supervisory personnel to ensure responsible and appropriate management of supplies and equipment;
• Actively contributes to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
• Encourages and promotes critical thinking, self discipline and self motivation for the inmate student population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society;
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field. Must possess at least one of the following credentials:
Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher License (Individuals with a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire), Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABE), Colorado Interim Authorization (out of state applicants may be eligible). There is no substitution for the required education. It is imperative that all credentials for this position are valid at the time of application and maintained.

Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field. Must possess the appropriate educator license for your state (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.) Required Competencies Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
Effectual conflict resolution skills;
Strong self motivation skills;
Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
Strong written and oral communications skills;
Proficiency in office technologies especially Microsoft Office Suite;
Precise attention to details;
Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both…