Working Title: Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher

　　Job Class: Special Teacher

　　Agency: Corrections Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/07/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-St Cloud-SRS

　　Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL Education Director‘s Staff

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $26.90 - $52.25 / hourly; $56,167 - $109,098 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Compensation for the successful candidate will be commensurate with the level of education attained and number of years of prior teaching experience approved at the time of hire.

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　The Department of Corrections is looking to hire multiple Special Teachers for our St. Cloud facility. The Special Teacher exists to:

　　To provide literacy, English Language Learning, secondary credential, post-secondary preparation, and/or other adult basic education (ABE) instruction in a well-managed and comprehensive instructional environment to support offender Personal Education Plans.

　　To develop and use curriculum based on state ABE standards, and integrate methods of instruction - to include whole class, small group and individual instruction - to serve all types of learners and learning styles.

　　To assess, monitor and record offender progress and to direct teaching assistants and offender tutors to promote effective offender learning.

　　This position will have direct contact with incarcerated students.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　Bachelor‘s degree or higher from an accredited college/university.AND

　　Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Professional Minnesota teaching license. *An applicant with a Tier 1 license may be considered if the DOC is unable to recruit an applicant with a Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license in the specific licensure field required. Click here for MN‘s Tiered Licensure Infographic *To ensure consideration for this position, please indicate the file folder number for your Minnesota teaching license on your resume/application.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

　　Possession of a current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.

　　Experience working in a correctional setting.

　　Experience teaching Adult Basic Education.

　　Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.

　　Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Karen, Somali, or another language.

　　Physical Requirements

　　This position may require tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at [email protected] .

　　Additional Requirements

　　The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

　　Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

　　New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.