Teacher Aide RGC
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Title
Teacher Aide
Job DescriptionThe Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting in gathering educational information on prisoners at their intake into the prison system. The Aide will assist in the coordination, administration and interpretation of academic/vocational tests, and will provide academic/vocational counseling to prisoners. This position is responsible for creating and collecting data for the prisoners' education records. The Aide receives general supervision; works within established methods, policies, procedures, and oral instructions;
and uses independent judgment to select a proper course of action. This position is sited within the secure perimeter of a state correctional facility, and requires daily contact with and supervision of prisoners.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer
RequiredEducation and Experience
Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience Teacher Aide 6 No specific type or amount is required.
Teacher Aide 7 One year of experience equivalent to a Teacher Aide 6.
Teacher Aide E8 Two years of experience equivalent to a Teacher Aide, including one year equivalent to a Teacher Aide 7.
Additional Requirements and InformationView the job specification at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (Download PDF reader) Position Description
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 . Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (
Note:
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Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training.
PLEASE NOTE:
Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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