Teacher - Food Service Production

Overview

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Teacher - Food Service Production position. This position is based out of Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI (Winnebago County).

The teacher will develop and implement a program of professional vocational educational services to students in the area of Food Service Production in order to meet their assessed individual vocational needs. This includes teaching a total of six (6) class periods each day in the Institutional Food Service Production Program which may include, but is not limited to the following:
Basic Foods 1 & 2, Food Service Math, Baking, Sanitation & Safety, and Internship. The teacher will complete, in a timely manner, all required documentation, student assessment/progress and other reporting requirements.

The teacher will monitor and manage student behavior, attend staffings, meetings and serve on both school and institution committees as well as serving effectively as an interdisciplinary team member for a housing center. The teacher will, upon request, provide training to other staff, interns, etc. and engage in specialized instruction and special projects.

This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 with a starting pay of $30.01/hour - $35.06/hour
. 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.

This position may receive supplemental (add-on) pay adjustments for additional credits relevant to the position that are over and above the credits needed for certification. This add-on ranges from $0.97/hour to $2.97/hour of additional pay, based on relevant credits and professional development actions, as allowed in Section A (4.12) of the Compensation Plan.

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program offers tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support health and well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits is available on the State’s website.

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Anticipated schedule:
Monday – Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM, and Friday 7 AM to 3:00 PM (Straight 8-hour shift). This position is FLSA Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel regularly, but some DOC positions may travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

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 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.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess current Serv Safe Certification at…