CDOC State Teacher - Foundations Construction and Carpentry Instructor; Pueblo

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The vocational position provides entry‑level marketable job skills to inmate students within an adult educational correctional system/facility by delivering instruction, training and assessments in Construction curriculum in accordance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and/or the Colorado State Licensing Board (if applicable).

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals
• Plan course content and develop methods of instruction
• Develop and implement competency‑based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials
• Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology of customer service
• Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness
• Ensure security, safety, supervision and monitoring of inmate students in the proper use, storage and inventory of equipment tools, keys and hazardous materials in accordance with CDOC regulations
• 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
• Provide oversight and coordination of Computer Based Testing lab and record security to include test proctoring of all computer‑based testing
• 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
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual guidance and ongoing improvements
• Actively contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and conflict resolution
• Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity
• Maintain Colorado Community College credential
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Construction Industry or a related field and completion of 4,000 hours of occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven years
• Alternate path: current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification in a construction industry skill or related trade area and 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience within the last seven years
• Alternate path:
  Bachelor's Degree in a construction industry field and 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience within the last seven years
• Completion of a CCCS post‑secondary credential in the construction field within six months of hire
• Obtain a Colorado Community College Professional Teacher Credential within three years of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment
• Age 21 years or older, possess a valid driver's license, high school diploma or GED, and meet other stated background and physical fitness requirements

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Strong self‑motivation, organization, planning and prioritizing skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficienc…