CDOC State Teacher - HSE​/GED Instructor; Pueblo

CDOC State Teacher I - HSE/GED Instructor (Pueblo)

Department Information: Due to the State’s current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026, unless a hiring freeze waiver/exemption has been approved.

Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Location: Pueblo, CO.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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.

Description Of Job: The position provides High School Equivalency (HSE) Instruction within an adult educational correctional system/facility by delivering instruction, training and assessments. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved Certificate of Accomplishment Curriculum for appropriate Adult Basic Education levels. This position will also provide oversight of the Cognitive Education Program.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

• 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 towards 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

Safety & Security: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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)
• 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…