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Form of workGovernor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) may be eligible for non-base building temporary pay up to 10% through Fiscal Year 24/25 which ends in June 2025. If you are selected for the position, more information will be provided regarding the incentive at the time of a job offer.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections is "To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law-abiding, productive citizens."
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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.
Job Location: Trinidad Correctional Facility in Model, CO
- Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting academic performance skills;
- Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
- Develop and implement competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials;
- Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology;
- Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;
- Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
- Observe and evaluate inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
- Document inmate achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements;
- Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests;
- 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;
- Maintain Colorado Community College Credential.
There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
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SUBSTITUTION #1:
In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree in an Education, Training or related field of study, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for an Education or Training industry skill or related trade area ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in an education or training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
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SUBSTITUTION #2:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education, Training or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in an Education or Training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
- Must possess or obtain a CCCS post-secondary credential in a Business, Education or Training related field in compliance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) within six (6) months of date of hire.
- Must obtain a Colorado Community College Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of date of hire.
- Must maintain a Colorado Community College Initial/Professional Teacher Credential through the duration of employment.
Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.
- Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
- Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
- Effective 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.
- CCCS Credential in Business;
- Experience teaching or training adults;
- Experience teaching or training in Business Management/Accounting;
- Experience teaching or training in a correctional environment;
- Experience working for a State of Colorado agency.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. 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.
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 to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment:
All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position,. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for 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.
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.
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...
