EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSREHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.EDUCATIONAL TEACHER(CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)Job Location:Address:Education Programs and Community Reentry DivisionArizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson10000 South WilmotTucson, AZ 85734https://corrections.az.gov/Posting Details:Salary: $54,003.00 - $91,670.00Grade: 1Open Until FilledJob Summary: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!Job Duties:Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12Appropriately implements teacher-designed lesson plans and exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers for the benefit of studentsAccesses students' progress and develops an appropriate education planDevelops and corrects diagnostic tests, maintains educational records, and provides the unit with monthly work evaluationsMaintains records of student performance and uses them to guide instructional decisionsMaintains the security of all testing instrumentsConsults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questionsTeaches various subjects and includes learning experiences appropriate for curriculum goals that are based on principles of effective instructionCreates and maintains a positive learning environment using effective classroom management techniquesEscorts and supervises inmates in the education building/classroomDemonstrates effective written and verbal communication skillsCollaborates with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goalsEngages in professional development and maintains required certificationsContinually adapts to improve instruction and student learningAttends required training sessions and meetingsDrives on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignmentCurrent instructional methodologies and counseling techniquesAppropriate testing procedures and interpretation of specific testsComputers and software sufficient to perform daily tasksSkill in:Written and verbal communicationTime managementOrganization and prioritizingTypingTeaching and facilitationEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationshipsAbility to:Work in a prison environmentWork day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching postProvide academic instruction and counseling to inmatesLearn and adhere to laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresProvide individual and group instruction and education counselingWork cooperatively with other education staffSelective Preference(s):Pre-Employment Requirements: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 CardEmployment 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).Benefits:We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid 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 optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programIn addition, Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP). An Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) teacher, who currently has 5 or more years of credited service, can request a waiver to remain in ASRS.Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.