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Who May Apply : A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Job Location : Youthful Offender System (YOS) in Pueblo, CO. 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. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; 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; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. The position exists to teach job entry level skills in the area of special education and general academics through classroom instruction to incarcerated individuals. The position will teach practical skills and promote self-discipline and motivation in order to guide and counsel students for career development necessary for reintegration into the community. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education. Job Duties include but are not limited to: 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 to include high school progression or work to achieve high school equivalency; Review, revise and create appropriate lessons based on student abilities; Use multi-sensory approaches to instruction and instructional material Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness; Collaborate with teaching team members and other special education staff; Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details; Act as academic and vocational advisor to students assigned; Document student achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements; Participate in residents' program team staffing Progress Assessment Summary (PAS) process; Actively contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions; Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity; Other duties as assigned. Safety & Security - This position maintains safety and security by training inmates, and will be required to work security posts, perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate 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. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education or closely related field. Applicants must currently possess a valid Colorado Professional or Initial Teacher License with a Special Education Endorsement . (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.) Individuals who possess a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire . 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 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. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 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;