Certified Teacher 2026-00715
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.
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Human Resource Contact: kristin.martinez@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
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:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors 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 Teachers 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 Teachers Aide.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
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.
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(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.)
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(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.)
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(ETCT09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
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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?
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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?
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Do you currently have Language Arts Certification?
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(PREA Questions) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?
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(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?
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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?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.
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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 veterans 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.
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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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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