Correctional Teacher II

State of Oklahoma•Atoka - 19603 E Whippoorwill Lane, OK

7d•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 leadership level where incumbents are responsible for performing advanced level educational work that is complex and difficult. Responsibilities also include functioning as a lead worker with limited supervisory duties. There is only one position at each institution or facility at this level.

Requirements

Master's degree in education
Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education
Knowledge of school administration principles and practices
Knowledge of the content matter in the area of instruction
Knowledge of accepted methods of teaching incarcerated students
Knowledge of evaluating critically and objectively the educational needs and achievements of the students
Ability to supervise staff and instruct incarcerated students
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 maintain discipline in the facility education unit
Ability to develop and present a curriculum

Responsibilities

Conducts 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 administrative 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 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 and facility head meetings; staff development training sessions; attends staffing’s to provide input on students’ progress.
Supervises the Correctional Teacher I at assigned facility location.
Coordinates with the facility heads.
Manages all aspects of the education system at the facility level; conducts data reporting, test administration and enrollment.
Supervises and manages college, education and programs’ classes.