Correctional Teacher I

Oklahoma State Government • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

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. This is the career level where incumbents are assigned to perform program delivery of educational programs to inmates at the full performance level. Incumbents at this level will not provide functional or direct supervision to others. Education/Joseph Harp Correctional Center This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Please upload your 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 is required 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.
• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees