CDOC State Teacher - High School Equivalency-GED; Pueblo

About the Position

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This position provides High School Equivalency Instruction within an adult educational correctional system by delivering instruction, training and assessments. The program goals are to first improve literacy skills and second, to prepare students to take the GED exam. This position may also instruct social science/cognitive education programs.

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
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A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado.

La Vista Correctional Facility, Pueblo, Colorado

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting academic performance skills
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals
• Develop and implement competency‑based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials
• Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology
• Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details
• Observe and evaluate inmate students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
• Document inmate achievements, competencies and contact hours toward completion of certificate requirements
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements
• Actively contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective offender management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions
• Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity
• Other duties as assigned

This position maintains safety and security by training inmates and will be required to work security posts, 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 on 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)
• Out of state applicants must possess the appropriate educator license for your state

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques
• Exceptional…