Job Posting

This listing closes on 7/21/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Mississippi

Salary: $40,286.40 - $54,990.94 Annually

Location: 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Agency Minimum Salary: $40,286.40

Agency Maximum Salary: $54,990.94

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree and certification.

About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility (YOU) in Pearl, MS. For more information, contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at (601) 932-2880 extension 6700.

About the Position: Time-Limited Non-State Service Position. Academic Teaching professional position responsible for developing curriculum and lesson plans, and planning and implementing course content and methods to meet the needs of State facility clients. Employees at this level are accountable for classroom discipline and adhering to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates. Employees may be accountable for accommodating IEPs for individuals with special needs. Employees are also accountable for preparing reports based on client attendance, performance, progress, and skills assimilation. Advanced degree Academic Teachers may be required to also serve as a school administrator. Has direct contact with offenders.

What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB AND MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines.

Characteristics of Work: See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications.

Health/Prescription Insurance

01 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in a relevant area? (Refer to job posting for an explanation of relevant education.)

• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02 Do you possess a relevant certification? (Refer to job posting for an explanation of relevant certification.)

• Yes
• No

03 How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years