Certified Teacher

Salary: $6,087.47 Monthly
Location : Sheridan, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00715
Department: Department Of Family Services
Division: Wyoming Girls School
Opening Date: 03/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: ETCT09


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position provides instruction in a structured educational setting for delinquent youth ages 12-21. The teacher develops and implements a curriculum designed to help residents meet Wyoming Content and Performance Standards aligned with the Common Core of knowledge and skills.

The teacher is responsible for assessing student learning, measuring progress, and supporting residents in achieving academic goals. This role also manages classroom behavior and regularly communicates student progress with dormitory staff to support consistent expectations and coordination of care.

In addition to classroom responsibilities, the teacher participates in the overall programming of the Wyoming Girls School as appropriate. Occasional dormitory support duties and transportation of residents may also be required.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE !

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum, and the preparation of residents' lessons and instructional materials.
• Manages, teaches, and interacts with residents in a classroom setting.
• Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
• Maintains education files, following departmental regulations.
• Collaborates with other staff regarding residents' needs and/or performance, and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
• Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
• Provides consultation on special needs residents for other educational, program, or security staff.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
The Wyoming Girls School is fully accredited through Cognia Accreditation, and in order for a school to remain accredited, it must adhere to the highly qualified teacher regulations. It is imperative for the Wyoming Girls School to maintain certified teachers on staff; the open position of Certified Teacher is an essential position to fill due to maintaining a safe staff-to-student ratio during operational school hours.
Preference will be given to candidates with Language Arts Certification. Additionally, a secondary focus in Math or Social Studies is a plus.
Applicants must be Wyoming certified or willing to obtain Wyoming certification.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of planning for instruction, motivation, physical, mental, and emotional growth, learning styles, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of curriculum management and development.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and the operation of computers.
• Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
• Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)


Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.
OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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01


(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(ETCT09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(ETCT09) Do you currently possess or have proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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(AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.
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Do you have a secondary focus in Social Studies or Math?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you currently have Language Arts Certification?

• Yes
• No

09


(PREA Questions) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No

10


(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging , or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No

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(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No

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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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