CDOC State Teacher - Foundations; Construction - Sterling

Position Overview

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

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms to promote 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 measure progress, course completion requirements, and training/testing effectiveness.
• Ensure security, safety, supervision and monitoring of inmate students, and 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 toward completion of certificate requirements.
• Provide oversight and coordination of Computer‑Based Testing lab and record security, including test proctoring of all computer‑based testing.
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to stay current in the field and integrate relevant information into training programs.
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers to promote mutual guidance and continuous improvement.
• 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: train inmates; work security posts; perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms; maintain a safe and secure work environment through observation and adherence to agency regulations.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in business, customer service or a related field, AND completion of 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as required by CCCS.

• Substitution #1: In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado or other recognized license/certification in a construction industry skill or related trade area AND completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience within the last seven years.
• Substitution #2: Bachelor’s Degree in a business or customer service industry or related field AND completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven years.

All stated hours are non‑substitutable.

• Must possess or obtain a CCCS post‑secondary credential in the customer service field within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain a Colorado Community College Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of date of hire.
• Must maintain a Colorado Community College Initial/Professional Teacher Credential throughout employment.

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