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New Search| Job Category: | Education - Teaching |
| Reference #: | CAA Canon H7A1XX SPED 7.2022 |
| Job Title: | GED / Special Education Teacher |
| Hiring Organization: | Colorado Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $4791 |
| Closing Date: | 12/01/2022 |
| Job Location: | Colorado |
| Description: | The position exists to teach job entry level skills in the area of special education and general academics through classroom instruction to incarcerated individuals. The position will teach practical skills and promote self-discipline and motivation in order to guide and counsel students for career development necessary for reintegration into the community. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education. Job Duties include but are not limited to: Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting academic performance skills; Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals to include high school progression or work to achieve high school equivalency; Review, revise and create appropriate lessons based on inmate student's abilities; Use multi-sensory approaches to instruction and instructional material Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness; Collaborate with teaching team members and other special education staff; Prepare reports and maintain records such as inmate student's grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details; Act as academic and vocational advisor to inmate students assigned; Document inmate student achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements; Participate in residents' program team staffing Progress Assessment Summary (PAS) process; 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. Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment. |
| Special Instructions: | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field. Applicants must currently possess a valid Colorado Professional or Initial Teacher License with a Special Education Endorsement. (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.) Individuals who possess a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire. Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in an education related field. Must possess the appropriate educator license for your state (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.) Out of state applicants - you are strongly encouraged to understand the licensing requirements in Colorado. You may be eligible for the Colorado Interim Authorization click HERE. For more information about Colorado licensure click HERE A copy of your college transcripts noting type of degree and date conferred MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted in order to receive college course work credit if you wish to use your credit in order to be considered for this position. Transcripts must include the institution name, your name, degree, date conferred, and must be in pdf or jpg format. Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques; Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills; Effectual conflict resolution skills; Strong self motivation skills; Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills; Strong written and oral communications skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Proficiency in office technologies especially Microsoft Office Suite; Precise attention to details. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Education or related field; Experience teaching and assessing high risk or incarcerated adults or youth; Experience working for a State of Colorado agency. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. |
| Additional Online Information: | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3336671/cdoc-state-teacher-i-special-education-instructor-canon-city-5750-sign-on?location[0]=canon%20city&department[0]=Department%20of%20Corrections&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs |
| Contact Information: | Megan Acuna Human Resources Specialist III 1250 Academy Park Loop Colorado Springs, Colorado US 719-226-4408 Click to email |
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