Detention General Education Teacher

Posting Date

04 / 08 / 24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max

$48,500 - $56,375 - $64,250 - $80,000

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact and unlocking the potential of individuals who are seeking a second chance in life?

Join our dedicated team as a Detention General Education Teacher, where you will have the opportunity to educate and inspire juveniles, young adults, and adults within the walls of our correctional facilities.

With your expertise in general education and unwavering commitment to rehabilitation, you can help reshape lives and empower individuals to create a brighter future.

Apply now and be a part of a transformative journey that transcends boundaries and cultivates change within the confines of a jail.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.

We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO become one with us!

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education OR

Bachelor's degree in non-Education related fields may be acceptable in conjunction with a Master's degree in Education.

A secondary teaching certificate for Grades 6-12 in one (1) or more of the following approved areas : Reading, English Language Arts, Math, Science, History or Physical Education; OR

Adult Education Certificate with minimum one (1) year experience teaching ages 16 to adult.

Other Requirements

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Training with the exception of Arizona driver's license to be provided on-the-job : FEMA NIMS IS100 and 700; OSHA training;

ADP payroll training; PREA training.

Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

Two (2) years classroom teaching experience grades 6-12 or G.E.D. adults ages 16 and above

Highly qualified in one or more of the following areas : math, English, economics, social studies, science, history, and / or geography

Reading or Math endorsement

Comprehensive knowledge of Arizona Academic Standards

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) training

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO :

Growth and stability since 1871

Choice of three medical plans starting as low as $70 / month

Holidays 10 / year + 1 personal day

Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

Paid sick and parental leaves (birth / adoption)

10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively

Exceptional work-life balance : 4 / 10 schedule with Fridays off

Low student-teacher ratio to foster a supportive and individualized learning environment

A classroom environment that prioritizes safety and security for both teachers and students

Learn more at Benefits Overview

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS :

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; monitor and adjust as required.

Develops lesson plans using AZ Career and College Readiness Standards and instructional materials to meet the needs of each student.

Provides individualized and small group instruction as appropriate to enhance the learning process.

Establish and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.

Uses a variety of instructional strategies such as group discussion, student to student discourse, lecture and discovery to meet students’ varying needs.

Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve affective learning in the classroom.

Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress, grades, and attendance.

Prepares required reports on student activities.

Identifies students’ needs and collaborates with other professional team members in assessing and developing of Individual Student Academic Plans.

Administers and monitors assessments in accordance with school testing program.

Stays current with developments in subject area and methods and makes relevant adjustments to instructional plans and learning activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Education Section.

Travels between jail facilities.

Ensures personal contact with juvenile inmates with disabilities.

Maintains basic knowledge and experience with technology for instructional purposes.

Attends staff meetings, IEP / MET meetings; and conferences / training in order to maintain professional effectiveness.

Maintains classroom management style to ensure jail security regulations are enforced.

Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and / or assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

Work occurs primarily indoors in an education and detention setting. Work requires entering a secure jail facility and having contact with inmates.

Tasks require managing frequent interruptions, time pressures, and high work volumes. Responsibilities require concentration, accuracy, ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned.

As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work is performed : Indoors

Indoors

Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees

Rarely exposed to chemical / fumes, smoke / dust, and wet / damp areas

Frequently in confined areas

Rarely using stairs or ladders

Rarely high noise level

Rarely dim or bright lighting

Rarely exposed to contagious diseases.

Physical Environment :

Sitting, standing and walking

Driving a vehicle

Speaking, hearing, seeing, and reading

Reaching

Lifting floor to waist 30 pounds

Lifting waist to shoulder 20 pounds

Lifting shoulder to overhead 20 pounds

Carrying a weight of 20 pounds for a distance of 10 feet

Pushing / pulling a weight of 40 pounds for a distance of 10 feet

Social Environment :

Conditions rarely exposed to emergencies or traumatic subject matter

Constantly in a dangerous environment

Frequent interruptions

Working under deadlines or time pressures to complete tasks

Constantly handling high volume of work

Frequently completing unscheduled, multiple, complicated or frequently changing tasks

Accuracy and attention to detail

Constant decision making, concentration / vigilance

Working in a team environment

Rarely in isolation

Constantly working in close proximity with others and public contact

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

curriculum and instruction for both classroom and online

interactive classroom technology

Microsoft Applications : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Skill in :

communicating effectively in oral and written formats as appropriate for the needs of the audience

practical decision making

working with students who are reluctant learners

Ability to :

handle multiple priorities efficiently and maintain emotional control under stress

develop course goals to meet student needs

ensure effective classroom management

embrace change and challenges in a positive and professional manner

establish and maintain professional relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and all levels within the organization

maintain effective organizational processes in job duties

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified.

Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.

A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.

These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!