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Salary: $6,022.00 - $9,636.00 Monthly
Location : Canon City, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FCF #15244 JCAP Instructor
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Canon City, Colorado
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Kayla Bartlett: kayla.bartlett@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
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. 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;
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply:A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Job Location: Fremont Correctional Facility, Canon City, Colorado
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at Canon City Correctional Facilities.
Description of Job
This DOC Educational Department exists to reduce offender recidivism by delivering outcome- and evidence-based Academic, Social Science, and Career and Technical Education programs. Through targeted instruction and practical vocational training, the unit ensures offenders gain marketable, entry-level job skills necessary to secure employment and maintain stability upon re-entering the community.
This position exists to provide tailored classroom and individualized instruction in academic subjects, cognitive life skills, and re-entry programming. By guiding individuals through structured coursework, this role prepares offenders to earn Independent Living certifications and successfully reintegrate into society as self-sufficient community members.
Job Duties:

• Instruct inmate students toward achieving completion of Independent Living based competencies;
• Provide classroom and individualized instruction in academic, cognitive education/life skills and re-entry programming to assist inmates in obtaining an Independent Living certificate of completion and/or successful reintegration back into society;
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
• Develop lesson plans utilizing approved curriculum, materials and strategies designed to improve student academic progression;
• Offer four phases of mastery-based instruction that cover topics such as Healthy Living, Life Skills, Career Development, Technology and Financial Literacy;
• Teach lessons through immersion-based instruction utilizing Chromebook, virtual reality equipment, classroom and clinician-led instruction;
• Create individualized instruction plans (IIP) for new inmates following initial educational assessments;
• Provide educational guidance and counseling to individual offenders through one-on-one interviews and collaborate with other relevant staff to refer students to other correctional areas;
• Work collaboratively with the Social worker to deliver the curriculum to ensure all aspects of the inmate's mental health and educational needs are met;
• Properly submit and maintain all educational records such as grades, test scores, attendance, progression and assessment scores;
• Work cooperatively with supervisory personnel to ensure responsible and appropriate management of supplies and equipment;
• Actively contributes to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
• Encourages and promotes critical thinking, self discipline and self motivation for the inmate student population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society;
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Security - 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.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Ensure that the "Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H7A1XX State Teacher I
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field.
• Must possess at least one of the following credentials:
  
  • Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher License (Individuals with a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire)
  • Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABE)
  • Colorado Interim Authorization (out of state applicants may be eligible)
• Individuals who possess a Colorado Initial License upon hire must obtain the Colorado Professional Teacher License within three (3) years of date of hire.

There is no substitution for the required education. It is imperative that all credentials for this position are valid at the time of application and maintained.
Out of State Applicants Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field.
• Must possess the appropriate educator license for your state (A copy of your license MUST be scanned and uploaded to this application at the time your application is submitted.)

Out of state applicants - you are strongly encouraged to understand the licensing requirements in Colorado. You may be eligible for the Colorado Interim Authorization click HERE
For more information about Colorado licensure click HERE
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Significant knowledge of effective teaching strategies, methods and techniques;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Effectual conflict resolution skills;
• Strong self motivation skills;
• Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Proficiency in office technologies especially Microsoft Office Suite;
• Precise attention to details;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDE endorsement in Special Education;
• CDE endorsement in English;
• CDE endorsement in Mathematics;
• Masters degree in Education or related field;
• Experience teaching and assessing high risk or incarcerated adults or youth.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or