CDOC- State Teacher I Vocational : Achieving Academic Success (Sterling)

Salary: $6,022.00 - $9,636.00 Monthly
Location : Sterling, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: SCF AA/COG #30464 12.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Sterling Colorado
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Type of Announcement: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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: Sterling Correctional Facility; Sterling, Colorado
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job
The position provides entry-level marketable job skills to inmate students within an adult educational correctional system/facility by delivering instruction, training and assessments in Customer Service curriculum in accordance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and/or the Colorado State Licensing Board (if applicable). This position will also assist students in developing goals, personal success strategies, and study skills for success in future learning.
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;
• 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;
• Maintain Colorado Community College Credential.

*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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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.
Class Code & Classification Description:

H7A1XX State Teacher I

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an Education or Training related field ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in an education or training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #1:
In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree in an Education, Training or related field of study, applicant must possess an Associate's Degree in a related field such as education, academic counseling, business, leadership, etc. OR a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for an Education or Training industry skill or related trade area ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in an education or training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #2:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education, Training or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in an Education or Training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #3:

Colorado Interim, *Initial or Professional Teacher License at high school level (7-12)
*Individuals with a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire) ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in an education or training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #4:

Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABE) ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours verifiable occupational experience in an education or training industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
A copy of your college transcripts MUST be attached to this application in order to receive college course work credit. Transcripts must include your name, name of the institution, degree, date conferred, and be in pdf or jpg format.
Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.
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

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: If you are offered a State Teacher I position with the Colorado Department or Corrections, you may be assessed for a Temporary Educator and Training Credential while you are obtaining the appropriate Colorado teaching license necessary for his position. Upon acceptance of the position, you would be expected to initiate the license application with the Colorado Department of Education immediately and provide regular status updates. You would then need to obtain the appropriate Colorado teaching credential within one year of hire.
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.

Conditions of employment for Minimum Requirements and Substitutions listed above:

• Must possess or obtain a CCCS post-secondary credential in an Information Technology field in compliance with the CCCS within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain a CCCS Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of date of hire.
• Must maintain a CCCS Initial or Professional Teacher Credential through the duration of employment.

A copy of your college transcripts noting type of degree and date conferred MUST be attached to this application in order to receive college coursework credit.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

If you are substituting with a State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification, you MUST attach a copy of your license/certificate.
Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Effective 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;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially