Teacher (Special Education) (Special Education Teacher)

Bureau of Prisons • Anthony, TX

401d • $55,562 - $79,954 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher position at the Department of Justice is responsible for implementing educational programs for individuals with special learning needs within a correctional facility. The role focuses on developing and maintaining curricula in various subjects, assessing student progress, and ensuring a secure environment while fostering successful reentry into the community. This position requires a commitment to educational excellence and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with supervised student teaching.
• At least one course in general psychology, human development, history/philosophy of education, and teaching methods.
• For secondary positions, at least 24 semester hours in principal fields of instruction.
• At least 24 semester hours in special education, including courses on teaching exceptional students.
• For GL-07: One year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
• For GL-09: Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a master's degree.
• Experience teaching special needs students and developing individualized lesson plans.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching remedial subjects to meet special needs.
• Experience in preparing and presenting lessons for special needs students.
• Experience in maintaining student records and ensuring special learning needs are addressed.

Responsibilities

• Implement overall remedial reading, language arts, science, social studies, and/or math curriculums.
• Maintain life skills, study strategies, and cognitive strategy programs.
• Design new programs to meet special needs and place students into prescribed programs.
• Interview and evaluate prospective special learning needs students.
• Administer individualized formal and informal diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and redesign programs as necessary.
• Collaborate with correctional institution staff to maintain security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Potential relocation incentive of 10% for selectees willing to remain for two years.
• Access to annual leave credit and student loan repayment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED