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CDOC - State Teacher I - Part Time Welding Instructor - Sterling

Sterling, CO

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.40/hr - $55.04/hr

2+ years exp

The State of Colorado is seeking a Part Time Welding Instructor for the Sterling Correctional Facility. This role involves providing entry-level marketable job skills to inmate students by delivering career and technical welding educational instruction and assessment within an adult educational correctional system.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teaches and mentors inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills

Determines educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals

Plans course content and develops methods of instruction

Develops and implements competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials

Provides hands-on training to teach and demonstrate skills, techniques, methods and procedures

Lectures on welding theories, concepts, principles, and terminology

Selects and administers appropriate oral, written and/or performance assessments to inmate students in order to measures progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness

Ensures security, supervision and monitoring of inmate students, the storage and inventory of tools, equipment, keys and hazardous material in accordance with CDOC regulations

Ensures tools and equipment are in proper working condition

Prepares reports and maintains records such as inmate student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details

Observes and evaluates inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement

Documents inmate vocational achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certification requirements

Justifies accuracy and usage of budget requests

Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrates 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 contributes to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions

Encourages and promotes critical thinking, self discipline and self motivation for the inmate student population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

WeldingTeaching experienceAdult educationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsCustomer serviceStress managementInterpersonal skillsSelf motivationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communicationConflict resolution

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in a welding or related field of study AND the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verified occupational experience in a welding related field within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

In lieu of an Associate's Degree in a welding industry or related field of study, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for the welding industry skill or related trade area AND the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verified occupational experience in a welding related field within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a welding or related field of study AND the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verified occupational experience in a welding related field within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

Must possess or obtain a CCCS post-secondary credential in the welding field in compliance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) within six (6) months of date of hire

Must obtain a Colorado Community College Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of date of hire

Must maintain a Colorado Community College Initial/Professional Teacher Credential through the duration of employment

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position

Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

Willing and able to travel

Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire