Teacher Job at Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Oregon, WI

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  • Wisconsin Department of Corrections
  • Oregon, WI

Job Description

Full job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the youth of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Teacher position. This position is based out of the Grow Academy in Oregon, WI (Dane County), which is a residential program offering comprehensive treatment for County and State supervised youth as an alternative to incarceration as well as a step down for youth returning to the community.
Position Summary

This position provides instructional and educational services to assigned students including: assessing students for need, selection, project-based learning within an agricultural setting, and provision of appropriate instructional resources.

This position also provides guided and independent practice, evaluation of progress, and appropriate remediation.

Services also include maintenance of records and reporting student data as required.

This position is for year-round employment.
Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 with a starting pay of $29.13/hour - $34.03/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan . The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .
Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.
Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA Exempt. This position will transport youth to off grounds activities and may occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in -depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess certification as a Teacher (grade levels: pre K-12, 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements . Employees will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a fleet vehicle.


Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience using evidence-based teaching practices.


In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:
Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in at least one of the following: #1316 Reading Teacher, #1801 Cross-Categorical Special Education; #1810 Cognitive Disabilities; #1811 Learning Disabilities; or #1830 Emotion/Behavioral Disabilities.
Experience working with students with significant behaviors and mental health needs.
Experience using trauma informed best practices and understanding the impact of trauma .
How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

You will need to upload a copy of an active Teacher’s License from the Wisconsin DPI for grade levels: pre K-12, 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12. One of document types available when uploading documents will be “ License/Certification ”, which is what you should use. If you have multiple teaching licenses and cannot combine them into one document, please upload additional documents as the “Other” type.
If you encounter difficulties please seek support before submitting your application.
Applications without a uploaded copy of the applicant’s DPI license will not be eligible to advance to the next step of the selection process.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday November 25 th , 2024 .

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