Certified Teacher

Sheridan, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides instruction in a structured educational setting for delinquent youth ages 1221. The teacher develops and implements a curriculum designed to help residents meet Wyoming Content and Performance Standards aligned with the Common Core of knowledge and skills.

The teacher is responsible for assessing student learning measuring progress and supporting residents in achieving academic goals. This role also manages classroom behavior and regularly communicates student progress with dormitory staff to support consistent expectations and coordination of care.

In addition to classroom responsibilities the teacher participates in the overall programming of the Wyoming Girls School as appropriate. Occasional dormitory support duties and transportation of residents may also be required.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum and the preparation ofresidentslessons and instructional materials.
Manages teaches and interacts withresidents in a classroom setting.
Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
Maintains education files following departmental regulations.
Collaborates with other staff regardingresidents needs and/or performance and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
Adheres to state facility and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
Provides consultation on special needsresidents for other educational program or security staff.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

The Wyoming Girls School is fully accredited through Cognia Accreditation and in order for a school to remain accredited it must adhere to the highly qualified teacher regulations. It is imperative for the Wyoming Girls School to maintain certified teachers on staff; the open position of Certified Teacher is an essential position to fill due to maintaining a safe staff-to-student ratio during operational school hours.
Preference will be given to candidates with Language Arts Certification. Additionally a secondary focus in Math or Social Studies is a plus.
Applicants must be Wyoming certified or willing to obtain Wyoming certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of planning for instruction motivation physical mental and emotional growth learning styles and classroom management.
Knowledge of curriculum management and development.
Knowledge of basic computer software and the operation of computers.
Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:This position provides instruction in a structured educational setting for delinquent youth ages 1221. The teacher develops and implements a curriculum designed to help residents meet Wyoming Content and Performance Standards aligned with...

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum and the preparation ofresidentslessons and instructional materials.
Manages teaches and interacts withresidents in a classroom setting.
Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
Maintains education files following departmental regulations.
Collaborates with other staff regardingresidents needs and/or performance and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
Adheres to state facility and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
Provides consultation on special needsresidents for other educational program or security staff.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of planning for instruction motivation physical mental and emotional growth learning styles and classroom management.
Knowledge of curriculum management and development.
Knowledge of basic computer software and the operation of computers.
Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information