Closing Date: 11/10/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

Salary: $5,962.00 - $9,541.00 Monthly

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Duties Include:

Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills;

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

Plan course content and develop methods of instruction;

Develop and implement competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials;

Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology of customer service;

Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;

Ensure security, safety, supervision and monitoring of inmate students in the proper use, storage and inventory of equipment tools, keys and hazardous materials in accordance with CDOC regulations;

Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;

Observe and evaluate inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;

Document inmate achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certificate requirements;

Provide oversight and coordination of Computer Based Testing lab and record security to include test proctoring of all computer based testing;

Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests;

Participate 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 contribute to the *safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;

Endorse and adhere to the CDOC Mission and Vision promoting commitment and integrity;

Maintain Colorado Community College credential;

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in business, customer service or a related field ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of *verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.

***Verifiable occupational experience includes occupations in the service industry to include, but not limited to: positions where the individual interfaces directly with clients/customers to provide services, resolve problems, connect people, and support positive experiences with a business. Examples include, but are not limited to: retail, front desk service, hospitality/host service, servers, banking, phone support, counseling, and/or advising.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #1:

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

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

--OR--

SUBSTITUTION #2:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a business or customer service industry or related field of study ---AND--- the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a construction industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 2,000 hours as referenced above.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Conditions of employment after meeting the minimum qualifications:

Must possess or obtain a CCCS post-secondary credential in the customer service 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.

A copy of your college transcripts MUST be attached to this application in order to receive college course work credit. Transcripts must include your name, name of the institution, degree, date conferred, and be in pdf or jpg format.

Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications:

If hired, you will be required to complete the necessary steps to obtain your Career and Technical Education credential through the Prison Programs office for the Colorado Department of Corrections. This will require that you be able to provide evidence of degrees through transcript, copies of industry certification, and relevant work experience documentation.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

Medical and dental health plans;

Short and long term disability coverage;

Paid life insurance;

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

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