EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Can you inspire change? Shape the future of other adults? Grab your Arizona
Teaching Certification and join our team of educational professionals making a
difference.

We’re seeking certified ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES, or SECONDARY EDUCATION
TEACHERS to design engaging lessons. Deliver total instructional programs in
various academic subjects and learning skills to adults who have not achieved a
mandatory literacy and/or full academic achievement of K-12. Complete weekly
reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with
fellow educators and create a supportive, structured classroom where learning
leads to opportunity.

Make a real difference utilizing your Arizona Teaching Certification and passion
for education by joining the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &
Reentry (ADCRR) as an Educational Teacher. Transform lives through education.
Watch your students grow, succeed, and positively impact communities across
Arizona.

Don’t wait—apply today and be the difference that inspires change!

Requirements

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignment
• Knowledge of current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate testing procedures and interpretation of specific tests
• Knowledge of computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Skill in time management
• Skill in organization and prioritizing
• Skill in typing
• Skill in teaching and facilitation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• 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
• Ability to learn and adhere to laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to provide individual and group instruction and education counseling
• Ability to work cooperatively with other education staff
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A current, valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area of Elementary or Secondary.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12
• 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 the 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
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goals
• Engages in professional development and maintains required certifications
• Continually adapts to improve instruction and student learning
• Attends required training sessions and meetings
• 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
• In addition, 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees