Academic Teacher- JCS

State of Michigan • Jackson, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a current, valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education. The teacher is a manager of prisoners in the classroom. The teacher must utilize established instructional practices to address the academic needs of all prisoners assigned to class at the ABE, Pre-GED and GED educational levels. The teacher will coordinate required assessment testing of students and complete all mandated reports in a timely manner. The teacher will help with Pre-Release programming for the facility (if needed) and will be responsible for keeping instruction and resources in alignment with the departmental Re-Entry program. This is a covered position located behind the secure perimeter of a correctional facility. This position will be full time, work hours will set by facility need and demand.

Requirements

• Current, valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of education.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Possession of current, appropriate Michigan teacher's certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Teachers (other than substitute teachers) who are employed at the School for the Deaf and Blind, state facility for delinquent or neglected youth, or a prison in a special education assignment will be required to obtain six semester credits per year until full approval for employment in the Special Education Teacher classification has been met.

Responsibilities

• Utilize established instructional practices to address the academic needs of all prisoners assigned to class at the ABE, Pre-GED and GED educational levels.
• Coordinate required assessment testing of students.
• Complete all mandated reports in a timely manner.
• Help with Pre-Release programming for the facility (if needed).
• Keep instruction and resources in alignment with the departmental Re-Entry program.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
• MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
• The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level