Teacher - Special Education (Special Education Teacher)

Bureau of Prisons • Elkton, OH

443d • $58,030 - $83,506 • 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 fostering a secure and humane environment while preparing students for successful reentry into society. The teacher will design and adapt curricula, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records, all while ensuring the security of the institution is upheld.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with supervised student teaching experience.
• 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.
• 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 in teaching special needs students and adapting instructional materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing individualized lesson plans for special needs students.
• Knowledge of curriculum design appropriate for adult learners.
• Ability to instruct groups from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement overall remedial reading, language arts, science, social studies, and mental health 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 and evaluate 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.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.

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