School Teacher

Job Description

This position requires a current valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education. The teacher is a classroom manager of prisoners in the classroom. Teacher must use good teaching practices to address the instructional needs of all prisoners assigned to academic classes at the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility. The position is located behind the secure perimeter of a Multi-Level I/II/IV correctional facility. This position is also responsible for coordinating required testing of assigned students. This teacher will also teach Employment Readiness classes at the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility. This position will be responsible for keeping instruction and resources in alignment with the departmental Re-Entry program.

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of education.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.

Alternate Education and Experience

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

Possession of current, appropriate Michigan teacher's certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Teachers (other than substitute teachers) who are employed at the School for the Deaf and Blind, state facility for delinquent or neglected youth, or a prison in a special education assignment will be required to obtain six semester credits per year until full approval for employment in the Special Education Teacher classification has been met.

Additional Requirements and Information

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.