Introduction
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is recruiting to fill a Teacher - Carpentry / Cabinet Making position. This position is based out of New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County).
Position Summary
This position will develop, implement, and provide educational services to Persons in Our Care (PIOC) in the area of Cabinet Making in order to meet their assessed, individual vocational needs. These educational services will be provided to students in the school or other assigned education designated areas.
The teacher will complete all required documentation of student assessment/progress and other reporting in a timely manner, as well as monitor and manage student behavior, attend staffings and meetings, and serve as an effective interdisciplinary team member for a housing unit.
The teacher, upon request, will provide training to others and engage in specialized instruction and institution committee projects.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 and offers pay starting from $28.55/hour - $33.36/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. This position is FLSA Exempt. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
This position may receive supplemental (add-on) pay adjustments for additional credits relevant to the position that are over and above the credits needed for certification. This add-on ranges from $0.97/hour to $2.97/hour of additional pay, based on relevant credits and professional development actions, as allowed in Section A (4.12) of the Compensation Plan .
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including 3.5 weeks (or more) of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.
• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .
Job Details
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting . The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Normal schedule will be Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM with thirty minutes for lunch.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
To meet the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Carpentry 410 and Cabinetmaking 409 instructional credentialing requirements for this position you must have:
An Associate Degree with a Technical Diploma in Wood Technics and 3.5 years (7,000 hours) verifiable occupational experience in carpentry field, one year (2,000 hours) of which must be in the last 5 years.
OR
A Technical Diploma in Wood Technics and 4.5 years (9,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience in the carpentry field, one year (2,000 hours) of which must be within the last 5 years and a willingness to complete Associate's degree in an agreed upon timeframe
OR
7 years (14,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience in carpentry field with willingness to complete an Associate's degree (at your own cost) in an agreed upon timeframe.
How To Apply
This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience as it specifically relates to the qualifications section of the job posting. Your letter of qualifications and resume will be evaluated and this evaluation is considered the assessment for this position.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
Wisc.Jobs has extra guidance for your application materials, including a template for the letter of qualifications, here . The Department of Corrections has a similar resource here .
To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete this application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) Employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page. Do not create an external account.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met.
Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays . After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
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