EDUCATIONAL TEACHER (CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)

Job Summary :

Inspire Change. Shape Futures. Teach with Purpose.

Ready to make a real difference? Join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as a Teacher and help transform lives through education. Watch your students grow, succeed, and positively impact communities across Arizona.

We’re seeking certified SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED), ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES, or SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS to teach and motivate individuals working toward their high school diploma. You’ll design engaging lessons, collaborate with fellow educators, and create a supportive, structured classroom where learning leads to opportunity.

Bring your Arizona Teaching Certification and passion for education—join a team that’s changing lives every day.

Don’t wait—apply today and be the difference that inspires change!

Job Duties :

• Teaches all subjects to students who have not completed full academic achievement, potentially through K-12; when required, provides Special Education services
• Appropriately implements teacher-designed lesson plans and exhibits collaboration between classroom and Special Education teachers for the benefit of students
• Accesses students' progress and develops an appropriate education plan
• Develops and corrects diagnostic tests, maintains educational records, and provides unit with monthly work evaluations
• Maintains records of student performance and uses them to guide instructional decisions
• Maintains the security of all testing instruments
• Consults with highly qualified teachers on subject matter concerns or questions
• Teaches various subjects and includes learning experiences appropriate for curriculum goals that are based on principles of effective instruction
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment using effective classroom management techniques
• Escorts and supervises inmates in the education building / classroom
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

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Pre-Employment Requirements :

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

A current, valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Teaching Certificate in the approved area of Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education.

Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical / physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees :

In addition, Teachers may be eligible for an annual salary increase based on years of experience and education.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP). An Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) teacher, who currently has 5 or more years of credited service, can request a waiver to remain in ASRS.

Current ADCRR Employees : Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.