Job Description

Position Description
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located in Rapid City, South Dakota is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a teacher position assigned to the IGNITE Work Program Initiative at the Pennington County Jail.
Our IGNITE (Individual Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) Initiative offers comprehensive education, job certification and post-incarceration work opportunities and assistance to participants in an effort to reduce recidivism and improve public trust and community relations.
As part of this exciting program, you will get to contribute to the educational success and social development of our IGNITE Program participants and help them successfully pass their GED diploma requirements. GED and proctoring experience are a huge plus for this position.
Position Functions

• Facilitate student assignments, track and document homework for IGNITE Program participants.
• Correct student modules, document grades, and oversee education opportunities.
• Implement the classroom rules and document students' behaviors hourly and in weekly secured narratives.
• Communicate with other teachers and IGNITE staff in the facility to serve students' educational needs and areas of concern to administration.
• Provide work to lower-level students and/or not currently enrolled students until staffed with the school district and work with special education teacher and title teacher to provide special services for students.
• Maintain control of inventoried items, working closely with line staff to anticipate problems, closely monitoring students' behavior while in the classroom and responding accordingly to prevent behavior problems.
• Continually upgrade educational skills by attending classes and workshops provided by the school district and Pennington County Sheriff's Office and attend other meetings and trainings as required.
• Document pertinent information on the homework email account.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree; must meet education certification requirements as established by the State of South Dakota.
• One year teaching experience in a juvenile detention or similar setting preferred.
• Special education experience preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Additional Information
Working Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a classroom within a correctional facility.
• This position will include close interactions with detainees.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards o This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Pennington County Benefit Summary
The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.
Heath Care Program
Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.
Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.
Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.
Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.
Life Insurance
Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Employee Assistance Program
Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.
Retirement Plan
Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.
Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.
Supplemental Insurance
AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.
Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.
Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.
All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.
This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.
01
Do you currently hold a South Dakota teacher certificate?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid drivers license? If yes, please list license number, state issued, and expiration date.
04
Have you used any form of federally illegal drugs in the past year? If yes, please explain below.
Required Question

Skills Required