Educational Teacher

Arizona Department of Administration•Flagstaff, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is hiring an Educational Teacher for its Correctional Education Program at Arizona State Prison Complex – Winslow. The teacher designs and delivers instructional programs in academic subjects and learning skills to adults, and potentially minors, who have not achieved mandatory literacy or full K–12 academic achievement. The role may include providing special education services and calls for collaboration with other educators to create a structured, supportive classroom where students can learn and progress. The teacher also completes reports and documentation accurately and on time. This position is based at the Education Programs and Community Reentry Division, ASPC–Winslow, in Winslow, Arizona. Work involves teaching in a prison environment, escorting and supervising inmates in the education building or classroom, and driving on state business. Teachers may be assigned to day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching post.

Requirements

At least one year of K–12 teaching experience in Arizona.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Current, valid Arizona Department of Education 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.
Must pass a background investigation and drug test, and possibly a medical or physical examination.
Must complete a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If driving is an essential job function, must hold and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required driver training, and meet driving-record requirements; employees using a personally owned vehicle on state business must maintain required liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Teach academic subjects to students who have not completed their education, potentially through K–12, and provide special education services when required.
Implement teacher-designed lesson plans and collaborate with classroom and special education teachers.
Assess student progress and develop appropriate education plans.
Develop and correct diagnostic tests, maintain educational records, and provide monthly work evaluations to the unit.
Use student performance records to guide instructional decisions.
Maintain the security of all testing instruments.
Consult with highly qualified teachers about subject matter concerns or questions.
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 and classroom.
Collaborate with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goals.
Engage in professional development and maintain required certifications.
Adapt instruction continually to improve teaching and student learning.
Attend required training sessions and meetings.
Drive on state business.
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

Vacation and sick days
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)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability options
Retirement program
Deferred compensation plans
Credit union membership
Wellness program
Incentivized commuter club
Public transportation subsidy program
Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education