Teacher Supervisor (Supervisor of Education)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

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Responsible for the origination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of

the following types of education programs: Adult Continuing Education,

Literacy, General Education Development, English as a Second Language,

parting education, Post-Secondary Education, Occupational/Vocational

education, special learning needs programs, release readiness, and leisure

library and law library.

Determines program needs for the total inmate population and is responsible

for monitoring the range of programs in both the education and/or recreation

areas.

Makes periodic evaluations of academic, vocational, and/or recreational

programs, and keeps abreast of constantly changing developments.

Establishes, monitors and maintains management information systems and use of

this data to report on program performance and plans for program adjustments.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged

with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff

correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position

and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
   • Most recent performance appraisal, and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification

requirements.

Basic Requirements:

A. Bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution

that included or was supplemented by supervised student teaching and at least

one course in each of the following areas: general psychology, human

development, history and/or philosophy of education, and teaching methods at

the learning level of the position to be filled, i.e., elementary or

secondary learning level.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience - Applicants who have

completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or

university leading to a bachelor's degree but who do not meet the specific

course requirements shown above meet minimum qualification requirements if

they have completed at least 1 full academic year of professional teaching

experience at the elementary or secondary school level as appropriate to the

position to be filled. Applicants who qualify based on experience are

strongly encouraged to provide proof the school or institution where they

gained the experience is accredited or recognized. The Consolidated Staffing

Unit must be able to verify accreditation.

Professional teaching experience is defined as full and primary

responsibility for the instruction of assigned students under general

supervision in a recognized or accredited school or institution. This

includes responsibility for preparation and presentation of lessons and the

evaluation of students' progress throughout the learning period, including a

determination of the students' success or failure according to established

criteria.

OR

C. Teacher certification or licensure in a State, the District of

Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United

States.

NOTE: If you are using the above to qualify,

you MUST submit proof of certification or license for

verification. Your documentation MUST be uploaded and

electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply.

AND

In addition to having the above Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet

the following:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this

grade level.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in

difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable,

this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular

qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must

typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in establishing comprehensive strategic plans, based on
  national and local initiatives, program goals and priorities.
• Experience in establishing, monitoring and maintaining management
  information systems and use of this data to report on program performance and
  plans for program adjustments.
• Experience in the preparation, maintenance, and spending of the budget
  for the education and/or recreation programs.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To

receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours

worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your

responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION INFORMATION:

This announcement is for a specific duty location. While your selection of a preferred duty assignment indicates your interest, final duty assignments depend on the Bureau's staffing needs, available positions, and funding. By applying, you acknowledge that you may be offered employment at a duty station within an approved Bureau of Prisons worksite other than the listed location, if required to support the Bureau's nationwide mission.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

The representative rate for this position is $117,081 per annum ($56.10 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

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Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.