CDOC State Teacher - Computer Information Systems- Trinidad

Department Information

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Trinidad Correctional Facility;
Trinidad, Colorado

This position provides entry‑level marketable job skills to inmate students by delivering career and technical Computer Information Systems (CIS) instruction. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and/or the Colorado State Licensing Board (if applicable).

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting academic performance skills.
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals.
• Develop and implement competency‑based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
• Lecture on theories, concepts and terminology.
• Select and administer appropriate performance assessments to inmate students in order to measure progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as inmate 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.
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate 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 student 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 Teaching Credential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or related field of study AND the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in the Information Technology 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.

In lieu of an Associate's Degree, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for the Information Technology industry skill or related trade area AND the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in the Information Technology 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.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study AND the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in Information Technology…