Job Description
To teach the academic curriculum to all prisoners and provide special educational services to those determined eligible for specialized services (special education). Special education teachers are expected to complete Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and schedule Individual Educational Program Team (IEPT) meetings to qualify or disqualify prisoners for special education services and provide advocacy for students, supplemental instructions and assistance to those eligible prisoners determined to need Special Education services. These services are to be delivered within the general education and in some instances services include vocational classes. Special education teachers also invite surrogate parents and/or parents, if lien cleared, to IEP and/or IEPT or obtain permission from one or the other entity to conduct IEPs and IEPTs meetings for prisoners 17 years of age or under. The position also supports the MPRI mission, is a covered position and located behind the secure perimeter of a correctional facility. This position may also involve performing duties at multiple facilities, as well as, varying hours and days.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a field of K-12 education.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- On your application, you must identifying specific work experience for each position held including the beginning and ending dates of employment. The dates of employment must include month and year as well as the number of hours worked per week.
- This position requires a bachelors degree therefore you must attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
- Your education listed cannot be used for credential review unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
- This position requires possession of current Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement in autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical education for students with disabilities, physical or other health impairment, speech and language impairment, and/or visual impairment. The certificate must be attached to your electronic application also.
- You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number and email address.
- Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Submission of an application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training. This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position. Applicants are required to complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.
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