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SalaryThe Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the safety of our employees. The CDOC has been working with state and local partners to proactively prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the state prison system.
Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19.
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: Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF). This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
**THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $5750 HIRING INCENTIVE.**
New Hire Incentive guidelines are as follows:
1. New hire must successfully complete the probationary period, staying one year.
2. If new hire leaves the department prior to one year, incentive shall be paid back/collected at the time of final payout.
3. Not applicable to employee promotions.
4. Paid out at three months and six months of service.
Note: CDOC staff members who left the department after 9/21/2022, will not be eligible for the new hire incentive if they choose to return.
- 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.
Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, searches, escorts, movement control, and offender access to classrooms. 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:
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)
Colorado Interim Authorization (out of state applicants may be eligible)
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.)
Out of state applicants - you are strongly encouraged to understand the licensing requirements in Colorado. You may be eligible for the Colorado Interim Authorization click HERE.
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.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CDE endorsement in Special Education.
- CDE endorsement in English.
- CDE endorsement in Mathematics.
- Masters degree in Education or related field.
- Experience teaching and assessing high risk or incarcerated adults or youth.
- Experience working for a State of Colorado Agency.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
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 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.
- 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...
