Correctional Teacher I

State of Oklahoma • OK

109d

About The Position

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education.
• Knowledge of the content matter in the area of instruction.
• Knowledge of accepted methods of teaching students with specific individual needs.
• Ability to supervise and instruct incarcerated students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and present a curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports, weekly and end of month reports.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling, and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress, and capabilities of each incarcerated student for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers’ meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attends staffing’s to provide input on students’ progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree