Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible: No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.
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The Department of Corrections is looking to hire a Substitute Teacher at our Stillwater Facility. This intermittent position will provide appropriate learning experiences for students in a variety of educational settings. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide literacy; English Language Learning; secondary credential; post-secondary preparation; concurrent and contextualized literacy, workforce preparation and workforce training activities; corequisite courses and/or other adult basic education (ABE) instruction in a well-managed and comprehensive learning environment to support students’ Personal Education Plans.
Develop and deliver 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 student progress and to direct teaching assistants, community volunteers and resident academic tutors to promote effective learning.
This position is located at a correctional facility and has direct contact with students who are incarcerated.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
AND
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Professional Minnesota teaching license OR possession of a current Five-Year or Lifetime Minnesota Short Call Substitute 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 an education setting.
Experience working in a correctional setting.
Experience teaching Adult Basic Education.
Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us
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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Alicia Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us or 651-361-7307.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alicia Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us.
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
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