Correctional Teacher

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Correctional Teacher I

131 Department of Corrections

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

Regular Full-time

Statutory - salary is based on education and experience.

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

• Conduct classes in core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
• Plan and lay out courses of study for subjects taught; give instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepare and administer examinations; prepare various reports such as progress reports, daily attendance reports, weekly and end of month reports.
• Devises and use special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; give individual instructions, encouragement, counseling, and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintain classroom and corridor discipline; advise and assist in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepare and grade examination papers; prepare reports on attendance, progress, and capabilities of each incarcerated student for administrative purposes.
• Attend teachers' meetings and participate in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintain inventory of books and supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attend staffing to provide input on students' progress.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Knowledge: Modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; content matter in the area of instruction; accepted methods of teaching students with specific individual needs.

Abilities: Ability to supervise and instruct incarcerated students; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; communicate with others; organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; develop and present a curriculum.

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.

Education/Red Rock Correctional Center.

This is not a remote position.