Job Posting Title
Correctional Teacher I
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.
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 atthe elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods andtechniques 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 forspecial pupils.
Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field orgrade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progressreports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
Devises and uses specialinstructional materials or teachingaids for subjects taught in regularelementary 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 classand student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports onattendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
Attendsteachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of theschool program.
Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attendsstaffingstoprovideinput on students’ progress.
Level Descriptor
This is the career level where incumbents are assigned to perform program delivery of educationalprograms to inmates at the full performance level. Incumbents at this level will not provide functional ordirect supervision to others.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern principles, practicesand materials in the specialized field of education;of the content matterin the area of instruction; and ofaccepted methods of teaching students with special needs.
Ability is required tosupervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain cooperative relationshipswith 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 acurrent Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
Education/Chief James Smith Correctional Center
Equal Opportunity Employment
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