Correctional Teacher II

State of Oklahoma

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Please upload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate when applying. Basic Purpose: 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. Education/Red Rock Correctional Center This is not a remote position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of school administration principles and practices; of the content matter in the area of instruction; of accepted methods of teaching incarcerated students; and of evaluating critically and objectively the educational needs and achievements of the students.
Ability is required to supervise staff and instruct incarcerated students; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to maintain discipline in the facility education unit.
Ability to develop and present a curriculum.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in education and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
Travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.