Teacher - Professional

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, Cottonport, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Professional Teacher to join our education team and help transform lives through learning. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing high-quality instruction to incarcerated individuals, supporting their personal growth, skill development, and successful reentry into society. We’re looking for an educator who brings compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to fostering a positive, structured learning environment.

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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JOB DUTIES AND OTHER INFORMATION:

• Assists with enhancing student (offender) learning and achievement, providing consultation and professional development activities to faculty to enhance educational effectiveness.

UNCLASSIFIED

Salary will be determined by the Avoyelles Parish School Board pay plan for a 2080 hour work year, which will be based upon experience, certification, and education level.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C)/ Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC), located in Cottonport, LA, is currently seeking a full-time Teacher for the Education Department.

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for providing instructional guidance and curriculum development for all offenders enrolled in RLCC's HI-SET program, monitoring all students' attendance and compiling data.

The incumbent will also administer academic tests on a scheduled basis, determine if and when the student has successfully passed all pre-requisites for taking the final HI-SET exam, and then schedule the student for the next available HI-SET testing class.

This position is also responsible for monitoring all students' work on a daily basis and recommending placement from one level to another.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

A current, valid Louisiana Teacher's Certificate in an academic content area with an Adult Education endorsement or take six semester hours per academic year approved by the Education Director to renew an expired or to acquire a Louisiana teaching certificate with an Adult Education endorsement.

Failure to provide licensure information may result in the disqualification of your application.

If you have any college credit, a degree, and/or teacher certification, you may attach a transcript and/or teaching certificate to your application so…