Correctional Teacher I

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

4d • 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.

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 special needs
• Ability to supervise and instruct pupils
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships 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

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education; conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils.
• 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 and report cards.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs; 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 pupil 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 staffings to provide input on students’ progress.

What This Job Offers

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