Educational Teacher

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking certified special education, elementary, middle grades, or secondary education teachers for its Education Programs and Community Reentry Division at ASPC–Perryville in Goodyear, Arizona. The teacher designs and delivers instruction in academic subjects and learning skills to adults, and possibly minors, who have not achieved mandatory literacy or full K–12 academic achievement. When required, the teacher provides special education services.

The role involves implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress, developing education plans, maintaining records and reports, and collaborating with other educators. Teachers create a supportive, structured classroom environment, supervise inmates in the education building or classroom, maintain the security of testing materials, and adapt instruction to improve student learning. The position requires working in a prison environment and may involve day or evening shifts at any unit teaching post. Teachers also attend training and meetings, maintain required certifications, and drive on state business when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current, valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in an approved elementary or secondary area.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.
• Ability to work in a prison environment.
• Ability to work day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching post.
• Ability to provide academic instruction and counseling to inmates, including individual and group instruction and education counseling.
• Ability to learn and adhere to applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other education staff.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques; testing procedures and interpretation; and computers and software sufficient for daily tasks.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, time management, organization and prioritization, typing, teaching and facilitation, and establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Pass a background investigation and drug test, and possibly a medical or physical examination.
• Complete a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• If driving on State business, possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass necessary driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• If operating a personally owned vehicle on State business, maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K–12, and provide special education services when required.
• Implement teacher-designed lesson plans and collaborate with classroom and special education teachers to support students.
• Assess student progress and develop appropriate education plans.
• Develop and correct diagnostic tests, maintain educational records, and provide monthly work evaluations to the unit.
• Maintain records of student performance and use them to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintain the security of all testing instruments.
• Consult with highly qualified teachers about subject matter concerns or questions.
• Teach various subjects and provide learning experiences aligned with curriculum goals and effective instructional principles.
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment using effective classroom management techniques.
• Escort and supervise inmates in the education building or classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goals.
• Engage in professional development and maintain required certifications.
• Continually adapt instruction to improve teaching and student learning.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings.
• Drive on State business when required.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Affordable insurance options including medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement program through the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP); eligible teachers with at least five years of credited service in the Arizona State Retirement System may request a waiver to remain in ASRS.
• Optional deferred compensation plans and credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
• Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.

What This Job Offers

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