Job Posting Title
Correctional Teacher I

Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization
DOC Education/JCCC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$82,302.00

Job Description
Please upload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate when applying.

Statutory - salary is based on education and experience.

Basic Purpose:

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Typical Functions:

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education; conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports, such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attends staffings to provide input on students' progress.

Level Descriptor:

This is the career level where incumbents are assigned to perform program delivery of educational programs to inmates at the full performance level. Incumbents at this level will not provide functional or direct supervision to others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of the content matter in the area of instruction; and of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs.

Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to develop and present a curriculum.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Correctional Teacher, Level II (I23B):

Salary: Statutory - Salary subject to the state teacher pay scale.

$85,731.00

Exempt

Effective Date: 08/23/2024

REQUIRED: Upload your Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Statutory - salary is based on education and experience.

Basic Purpose:

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level in a correctional institution or facility; applies special methods and techniques in the habilitation of inmates.

Typical Functions:

• Conducts classes in core, academic areas to meet the individual needs of students.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various administrative reports.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in core, academic areas; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff and facility head meetings; staff development training sessions; attends staffing's to provide input on students' progress.
• Supervises the Correctional Teacher I at assigned facility location.
• Coordinates with the facility heads.
• Manages all aspects of the education system at the facility level; conducts data reporting, test administration and enrollment.
• Supervises and manages college, education and programs' classes.

Level Descriptor:

This is the leadership level where incumbents are responsible for performing advanced level educational work that is complex and difficult. Responsibilities also include functioning as a lead worker with limited supervisory duties. There is only one position at each institution or facility at this level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education; of school administration principles and practices; of the content matter in the area of instruction; of accepted methods of teaching incarcerated students; and of evaluating critically and objectively the educational needs and achievements of the students.

Required Abilities: Ability is required to supervise staff and instruct incarcerated students; to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to maintain discipline in the facility education unit. Ability to develop and present a curriculum.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in education and possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Special Requirements:

Travel is required, must possess a valid driver's license.

Correctional Security Technician (Electronics Technician) (F56A) (H) (5311):

Salary: $34,844.16

Non-Exempt

Job description provided and approved by Candace Moore on 03/06/26

Basic Purpose:

Positions within this job family are being trained to analyze and implement security systems for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, including state prison facilities. Employees in this class will be trained to complete tasks associated with a Correctional Security Consultant position and will work alongside them as an apprentice. They will learn to conduct feasibility studies, perform surveys to audio, and to make recommendations to design closed-circuit video surveillance systems, electronic perimeter-intrusion security systems, telecommunication systems, RF radio communications systems, and specialized high-security mogul detention lock and key systems.

Typical Functions:
• Learns and participates in preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Learns to and participates in maintaining tools, parts, equipment, and materials requirements and inventory for assigned projects.
• Learns to communicate with facilities, inmates, other divisions, and outside vendors in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Learns to use measuring equipment and hand tools to perform conduit work.
• Learns and participates in interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Learns and participates in the design/installation/repair of security video systems/security perimeter alarm systems/facility intercom systems/detention locking systems/telecommunications systems and other electronic security devices used by the department.
• Learns and participates in updating work requests and handling other administrative duties.
• Learns to collaborate with facilities, divisions, agencies, and outside vendors.
• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve skill levels.
• Carries and delivers materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic electronic telecommunications. Skill in investigating, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to take direction. A willingness to learn and take constructive feedback is required.

Education and Experience:

Statutorily Required: N/A

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma acquired from an accredited high school or GED equivalent testing program.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver's license while assigned to this job classification.

Physical requirements include lifting and dragging 50 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Requires visual acuity and normal visual color discrimination.

Additional Job Description

James Crabtree Correctional Center/Education