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About this Correctional Teacher role at State of Oklahoma

State of Oklahoma · Onsite · Craig County

Job Posting Title

Correctional Teacher

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Education

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

Job Description

Location

Education/NOCCC

Required: Please upload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

Basic Purpose:

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Typical Functions:

  • Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education; conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils.
  • Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
  • Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
  • Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
  • Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
  • Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
  • Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attends staffings to provide input on students’ progress.

Level Descriptor:

This is the career level where incumbents are assigned to perform program delivery of educational programs to inmates at the full performance level. Incumbents at this level will not provide functional or direct supervision to others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of the content matter in the area of instruction; and of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.

Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to develop and present a curriculum.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Correctional Teacher, Level II (I23B):

Salary:  Statutory – Salary subject to the state teacher pay scale.

$85,731.00

Exempt

Effective Date: 08/23/2024

REQUIRED: Upload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Statutory – salary is based on education and experience.

Basic Purpose:

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Typical Functions:

  • Conducts classes in core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various administrative reports.
  • Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
  • Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
  • Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
  • Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
  • Participates in staff and facility head meetings; staff development training sessions; attends staffing’s to provide input on students’ progress.
  • Supervises the Correctional Teacher I at assigned facility location.
  • Coordinates with the facility heads.
  • Manages all aspects of the education system at the facility level; conducts data reporting, test administration and enrollment.
  • Supervises and manages college, education and programs’ classes.

Level Descriptor:

This is the leadership level where incumbents are responsible for performing advanced level educational work that is complex and difficult. Responsibilities also include functioning as a lead worker with limited supervisory duties. There is only one position at each institution or facility at this level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of school administration principles and practices; of the content matter in the area of instruction; of accepted methods of teaching incarcerated students; and of evaluating critically and objectively the educational needs and achievements of the students.

Required Abilities: Ability is required to supervise staff and instruct incarcerated students; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to maintain discipline in the facility education unit. Ability to develop and present a curriculum.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in education and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Special Requirements:

Travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.
 
 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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How this Teacher salary compares

This role pays $85,731/yrabove the typical range for Teacher roles.

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About State of Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here . Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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