EDUCATIONAL TEACHER (CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)

State of Arizona • Goodyear, AZ

73d • $54,003 - $91,670

About The Position

Inspire Change. Shape Futures. Teach with Purpose. Ready to make a real difference? Join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as a Teacher and help transform lives through education. Watch your students grow, succeed, and positively impact communities across Arizona. We're seeking certified SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED), ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES, or SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS to teach and motivate individuals working toward their high school diploma. You'll design engaging lessons, collaborate with fellow educators, and create a supportive, structured classroom where learning leads to opportunity. Bring your Arizona Teaching Certification and passion for education-join a team that's changing lives every day. Don't wait-apply today and be the difference that inspires change!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Current, valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area of Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card
• Pass a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license if required to drive on State business
• Complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12; when required, provides Special Education services
• Appropriately implements teacher-designed lesson plans and exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers for the benefit of students
• Accesses students' progress and develops an appropriate education plan
• Develops and corrects diagnostic tests, maintains educational records, and provides unit with monthly work evaluations
• Maintains records of student performance and uses them to guide instructional decisions
• Maintains the security of all testing instruments
• Consults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questions
• Teaches various subjects and includes learning experiences appropriate for curriculum goals that are based on principles of effective instruction
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment using effective classroom management techniques
• Escorts and supervises inmates in the education building/classroom
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Annual salary increase based on years of experience and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees