CDOC State Teacher - CTE Instructor Sterling

CDOC State Teacher I - CTE Instructor - (Sterling)

Join to apply for the CDOC State Teacher I - CTE Instructor - (Sterling) role at Colorado Department of Corrections
. The primary responsibility is to provide classroom and individualized instruction in Career and Technical Education in Construction to assist offenders in obtaining entry‑level, marketable job skills and college course completions utilizing approved curriculum.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

• 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‑term 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
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information

The position is exempt from the residency requirements because the primary duties are located within 30 miles of the state border. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado.

Sterling Correctional Facility:
Sterling, Colorado

• 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 to measure progress and 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
• 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 inmate management, conflict resolution and solutions
• Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity
• Maintain Colorado Community College credential
• Other duties as assigned
• Safety & Security:
  This position maintains safety and security by training inmates, required to work security posts, perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control and inmate access to classrooms.
  • Work security posts and perform inmate counts
  • Conduct shakedowns, searches, escorts and movement control
  • Ensure inmate access to classrooms

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in business, customer service or a related field
• Completed…