EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day.

ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

EDUCATIONAL TEACHER

(CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER)

Job Location

Address

Education Programs and Community Reentry Division

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Yuma

7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd

San Luis, AZ 85349

https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details

Salary: $54,003.46 - $91,670.59

Grade: 1

Open Until Filled

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
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve Department and Education Bureau goals
• Engages in professional development and maintains required certifications
• Continually adapts for improving instruction and student learning
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of

• Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignment
• Current instructional methodologies and counseling techniques
• Appropriate testing procedures and interpretation of specific tests
• Computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks

Skill in

• Written and verbal communication
• Teaching and facilitation
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Multi-tasking and organization
• Typing
• Time management

Ability to

• Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Push/pull 20 lbs.
• Walk/run .25 miles
• Work in a prison environment
• Work day and/or evening shifts at any unit teaching post
• Provides individual and group instruction and education counseling
• Work cooperatively with other education staff
• Learn and adhere to departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

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 or Secondary.

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.) R2-10-207.11).

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:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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 here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.