Teacher -Wichita Ks - Sedgwick County Jail

Orion Educational Training Center has an opening for a certified teacher who will coordinate the diploma completion program at the Shawnee County Jail. We are looking for someone who is passionate about giving others hope, professional in their demeanor, and personable to be comfortable talking to adult students and jail staff. Imagine, teaching students who WANT to take classes with no bells, morning staff meetings, lunch or recess duty or parent-teacher conferences. If you want to be part of a tremendous non-profit organization and feel a sense of accomplishment by helping others to move their lives in a positive direction, fill out the application using the link below.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary liaison between Orion and the Sedgwick County Jail staff
• Facilitate online coursework for students in coordination with district requirements.
• Maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to learning.
• Monitor, evaluate, and communicate student progress.
• Follow and enforce policies and regulations for both ORION and Sedgwick County Jail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Kansas licensure, secondary required
• Experience: Working with non-traditional learners preferred
• Technology Skills: G Suite applications, digital literacy, file management, LMS operation
• Other Skills: Communication, organization, self-regulation, problem solving, creative and independent thinking
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screen?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Kansas Teaching License (Required)

Work Location: In person