Teacher - ABE & SPED

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care.
Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others 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 people of Wisconsin.
The Division of Adult Institutions is currently recruiting for an Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Special Education Teacher vacancy.
This position is located at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth, WI.
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.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being Position Summary This position develops and implements a program of professional educational services in Special Education for students with one or more disabilities as specified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instructions (DPI) that meet their assessed individual academic needs.
Responsibilities also include management of evaluations (initial and three-year), coordinating diagnostic testing, development of the students’ Individual Education Program (IEPs), progress monitoring, assessment of evidence-based practices and materials, maintenance of confidential records, and transition planning.
Salary Information Starting salary for this position is between $24.
97and $30.
59 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
Candidates may receive supplemental pay for additional credits relevant to the position that are over & above the credits needed for certification.
Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with language in the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code.
This position is in pay schedule/range 13-04.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Job Details Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.
e.
, a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.
S.
without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
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 to employment.
Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment.
Qualifications Applicants must meet criteria determined by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) in Adult Basic Education (ABE).
Applicants must meet one of the five areas listed below: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Elementary Education, or Bachelor's Degree or higher in Secondary Education in the area of Reading, English, Math Science or Social Studies, or Bachelor's Degree or higher in Special Education, or Bachelor's Degree or higher with a minor in any one of the following areas (Math, Reading, English, Science, or Social Studies), or Bachelor's Degree or higher with 15 combined semester credits in Math, Reading, English, Science or Social Studies.
AND Applicants must possess, or be eligible for, a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) license in Special Education for grades 9 through 12 (Learning Disabilities; Cognitive Disability; Emotional Behavior Disability; or Cross-Categorical Special Education).
Special Note: At the point of hire, the candidate must share evidence of having met (or contract to meet) Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) competencies, Instructors not meeting Educational Degree and FQAS requirements: Must be willing to obtain an Associate Degree from an accredited program.
Progress toward an Associate Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of six (6) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the second year of employment.
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.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above along with documents noted below.
It is not necessary to include references at this time.
Your resume and documents will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position.
Your resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages.
Make sure to attach relevant transcripts, as well as any other applicable credentials, licenses, or certifications.
If these materials are missing, incomplete, or illegible, you will not be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts.
The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
For more information regarding resume, please click here.
Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.
Vang@wisconsin.
gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Deadline to Apply On-line application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Department have been met.
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