Detention General Education Teacher

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer.

** Applications are sought on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Sheriff's Office in Yuma County**

Under general supervision, performs professional work of moderate difficulty providing general education services to prisoners within the Yuma County Detention Center. This position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only)Provides general education to prisoners in an individual and classroom setting within the Detention Center; assists in the special education referral and verification process to identify prisoners’ eligibility for special education services in accordance with state and Federal requirements; implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) developed by the Detention Special Education Teacher; conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, procedures and methods of designated subjects;

presents and facilitates lectures and discussions; participates in reviews concerning academic progress of low performing students; develops, prepares, analyzes, and reviews state mandated curriculum; prepares lessons plans and assignments; provides learning tools and the use of appropriate visual aids suitable for a Detention environment; evaluates prisoners’ educational needs and progress; identifies and implements strategies to enhance prisoners’ learning; administers and grades tests, reports and work assignments;

documents and maintains records and files on prisoners’ progress, activities, attendance, and grades in accordance with state and Federal requirements; orders, stores, and inventories books, materials and supplies; may be required to testify in court; assures compliance with county, state, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to educational services within the Detention Center; researches community resources; prepares state mandated reports and statistical data for internal and external resources;

responds appropriately in a timely manner to educational inquiries made from schools, legal guardians, and other relevant agencies while adhering to confidentiality regulations; assures compliance with county, state, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to prisoners in the Detention Center; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in formal classroom and individual teaching experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
Must be certified education teacher with the State of Arizona. Required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Knowledge of:
County policies and procedures;
Federal, state, and county laws related to inmates, and Sheriff’s Office detention facility policy and procedures; principles, methods, and specialized techniques in teaching and instructing individuals in a classroom setting and individually; reporting requirements for general education programs; and selection techniques; principles and practices of classroom leadership and supervision; adult/youth learning theory and principles, teaching material evaluation, and curriculum development procedures;

theoretical methods relating to educational assessment and measurement principles; behavior patterns of incarcerated persons, and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; required detention and security training; specialized computers and software to prepare reports and maintain databases; community resources.

Skill in: teaching, instructing and evaluating prisoner education; administering tests and grading; maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field of general education, including current…