CDOC State Teacher - Foundations; Construction - Sterling

CDOC State Teacher I - Foundations (Construction) - Sterling Job Location

Sterling Correctional Facility:
Sterling, Colorado.

The 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.
• 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 and promoting 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: maintain 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.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in business, customer service or a related field.
• Completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
• There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.
• In lieu of an Associate’s Degree in a business/customer service industry or related field of study, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for a construction industry skill or related trade area, and have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in a business/customer service industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a business or customer service industry or related field of study and completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years.
• All applicants must attach college transcripts in PDF or JPG format.

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be…