What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC State Teacher I - High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) - Sterling position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
- Medical and dental health plans;
- Short-and long-term disability coverage;
- Paid life insurance;
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
- Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Job Location: Sterling, CO
Description of Job
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
- Teach and mentor incarcerated students individually or in large and small group settings to develop and promote basic academic skills in core areas to include reading, writing, math, civics, sciences, social studies, study skills and career development;
- Determine educational needs of incarcerated students through review of existing records, interviews with students, and use of formal and informal assessment tools;
- Use appropriate information to develop an individualized learning plan for each student which will include short- and long-term goals in the following areas: education, personal goals, and career goals;
- Academic goals will include setting benchmarks and objectives directly related to bring student basic skills to a level appropriate to prepare for the GED exam and pursue additional post-secondary training and education;
- Provide direct, engaging, and creative instructional strategies to guide students in meeting established goals;
- Utilize direct and indirect instruction - including technology, visual aids, hands-on materials, etc.;
- Employ differentiated instruction, response to intervention (RTI), and project-based strategies to ensure all students have access to education, are encouraged to persist, and meet expectations of behavior and established progress;
- Work with your peers to create and manage a strong academic learning environment that also works seamlessly to transition students to post-secondary education programming;
- Incorporate Life Skills, Employability Skills, and Civics into classrooms through direct instruction;
- Conduct 6 month standardized assessments utilizing the TABE;
- Participate in required Individual Education Plan meetings;
- Work with the Special Education team to ensure IEP goals are implemented and followed;
- Utilize Google Classroom to supplement instruction;
- Use professional judgement and data to make recommendations for GED related testing;
- Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
- Observe and evaluate incarcerated student's work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
- Document incarcerated student's achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements;
- Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs;
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements;
- Actively contribute to the *safety and security of the facility through effective offender management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
- Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity.
- Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and will be required to perform inmate counts, searches, escorts, movement control, and offender access to classrooms, as needed. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field.
- Must possess at least one of the following credentials:
- Colorado *Initial or Professional Teacher License (Individuals with a Colorado *Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire)
- Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABE)
Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in an education related field.
Must possess the appropriate educator license for your state (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.)
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: If you are offered a State Teacher I position with the Colorado Department or Corrections, you may be assessed for a Temporary Educator and Training Credential while you are obtaining the appropriate Colorado teaching license necessary for his position. Upon acceptance of the position, you would be expected to initiate the license application with the Colorado Department of Education immediately and provide regular status updates. You would then need to obtain the appropriate Colorado teaching credential within one year of hire.
For more information about Colorado licensure click HERE
There is no substitution for the required education. It is imperative that all credentials for this position are valid at the time of application and maintained throughout employment.
A copy of your college transcripts noting type of degree and date conferred MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted in order to receive college course work credit if you wish to use your credit in order to be considered for this position. Transcripts must include the institution name, your name, degree, date conferred, and must be in pdf or jpg format.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
- Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
- Effectual conflict resolution skills;
- Strong self motivation skills;
- Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
- Strong written and oral communications skills;
- Proficiency in office technologies especially Microsoft Office Suite;
- Precise attention to details;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to manage multi-level/multi-subject classroom;
- Strong classroom management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CDE endorsement in Special Education;
- CDE endorsement in Reading, English or Math;
- Master's degree in Education or related field;
- Experience teaching and assessing high risk or incarcerated adults or youth.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQIURED COMPETENCIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Former CDOC employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation from CDOC will return at either their previous pay rate, if hired into the same class level, or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be 21 years of age;
- Possess a valid driver’s license;
- Possess a high school diploma or GED;
- Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
- Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
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Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
- Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
- Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
- Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
- Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
- Swing a baton in a striking technique;
- Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
- Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
- Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
- Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
- Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
- Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
- Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
- Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
- Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates;
- Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
- Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
- Willing and able to travel;
- Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
- TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.
APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.
Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Tracy Reese at tracy.reese@state.co.us or 719-723-3962.
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998.
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