Teacher - Adult Basic Education

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields.

Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for Adult Basic Education Teacher positions in institutions located throughout the state.

• Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI (Columbia County)
• Green Bay Correctional Institution in Green Bay, WI (Brown County)
• Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth, WI (Sheboygan County)
• Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility in Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County)
• Racine Correctional Institution in Sturtevant, WI (Racine County)
• Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac, WI (Fond du Lac County)

This position will provide professional educational services in Adult Basic Education (ABE) to Persons in our Care (PIOC) in order to meet their assessed individual academic needs. This includes facilitating and managing a classroom, providing instruction, and developing/maintaining a competency-based curriculum.

This position will perform assessments and report on student progress. It will also monitor and manage student behavior, attend meetings, and work with other program areas as an inter-disciplinary team member.

This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 with pay starting from $27.00/hour - $35.06/hour
. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

This position may receive supplemental (add-on) pay adjustments for additional credits relevant to the position that are over and above the credits needed for certification. This add‑on ranges from $0.97/hour to $2.97/hour of additional pay, based on relevant credits and professional development actions, as allowed in Section A (4.12) of the Compensation Plan.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well‑being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well‑being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Click for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or explore employment benefits on the website.

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. This is a year‑round teaching position and is not seasonal.

This Job Opening recruits for multiple vacancies, so schedules may vary significantly based on the particular vacancy. Specifics can be discussed at time of interview. The most common schedule is Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA Exempt.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre‑employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC…