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The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a certified SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) ELEMENTARY MIDDLE GRADES or SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER to provide instruction in Elementary or High School academic subjects to inmates who have not achieved their high school diploma.
Develops implements and services individual and teacherdesigned education lesson plans
Exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers
Makes academic assessments tracks progress and maintains accurate educational records
Develops and corrects diagnostic tests
Uses effective classroom management techniques and ensures the security of all testing instruments
Provides monthly work evaluations to management and consults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questions
Escorts and supervises inmates tutors aids or clerks in the educational building/classroom
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
Laws rules regulations and policies governing education and teaching
Current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques
Appropriate testing procedures and interpretation of specific tests
Personal computer and software sufficient to perform daily tasks
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication
Teaching and facilitation
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Multitasking and organization
Typing
Time management
Ability to:
Lift/carry 20 lbs.
Push/pull 20 lbs.
Walk/run .25 miles
Work in a prison environment
Workday and/or evening shifts
Provide academic instruction and counseling to inmates
Provide individual and group instruction and education counseling
Work cooperatively with other education staff
Learn and adhere to departmental rules regulations policies and procedures
Highly qualified status in Science English Physical Education Social Studies Language Arts or Mathematics
Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
Arizona Department of Education certified Special Education (SPED) teacher
Candidates must have a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university. And a current valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area of Elementary Secondary or Special Education
Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test
Effective August 1 2019 an applicants employment will also be contingent on the successful completion of 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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.11
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
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 year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans credit union membership and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
In addition Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
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.
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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Full-Time