FCI Sheridan (Teacher) Jobs August 2026

Job Overview

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking a Teacher for FCI Sheridan, a federal correctional facility in Sheridan, Oregon. This full-time, permanent position is open to all U.S. Citizens and offers a salary range of $61,620 to $104,610 per year, depending on grade (GL-7 to GL-9) and qualifications. As a Teacher, you will deliver direct classroom instruction to inmates, focusing on literacy, General Educational Development (GED), and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs.

You will plan and implement individualized instructional plans based on assessment data, teaching strategies, and available resources, while also supporting the institution's security mission. This role is ideal for educators who want to apply their skills in a correctional setting and contribute to public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry. The position is not remote or telework-eligible, and the duty location is FCI Sheridan in Oregon. Apply through the official application portal by the closing date of August 24, 2026.

Qualification

To qualify for this Teacher position, you must meet the basic requirements and the grade-specific qualifications. The basic requirements can be met through education, a combination of education and experience, or teacher certification.

• Basic Requirement A: A bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that included or was supplemented by supervised student teaching and at least one course in each of the following areas: general psychology, human development, history and/or philosophy of education, and teaching methods at the elementary or secondary learning level.
• Basic Requirement B: A combination of education and experience. If you have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree but do not meet the specific course requirements, you may qualify if you have at least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience at the elementary or secondary school level. You are strongly encouraged to provide proof that the school or institution is accr…
• Basic Requirement C: Teacher certification or licensure in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. You must submit proof of certification or license at the time of application.
• For GL-07: One year of graduate-level education or Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.).
• For GL-09: Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
• Specialized Experience: For GL-07 and GL-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples include teaching with full responsibility for instruction, developing lesson plans, maintaining student records, and for GL-09, experience teaching literacy, GED, or ESL programs.
• Combination of Education and Experience: Graduate-level education and specialized experience may be combined to meet the total experience requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined.
• All education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.
• If you are relying on education to qualify, you must upload legible transcripts at the time of application, including school name, student name, degree, and date awarded.

Who Can Apply

• Open to the public.
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) for federal employees whose jobs were eliminated.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction to inmates in literacy, GED, and ESL programs.
• Plan and implement individualized instructional programs based on assessment data, teaching strategies, learning styles, and available resources.
• Select and use appropriate teaching techniques, including individual guidance, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, media instruction, computerized instruction, large and small group instruction, or behavior modification.
• Maintain security of the institution as a correctional employee, with staff correctional responsibilities preceding all other duties on a regular and recurring basis.

Conditions & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration may be required for male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• This position is not telework-eligible and is not a remote job.
• Full-time work schedule.
• Appointment type is Permanent.
• You must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your application will be evaluated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
2. Based on your responses to the assessment questions, you will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
3. Applications are reviewed from the top-quality category first.
4. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your assessment responses to verify qualifications.
5. Veterans' preference is applied within each category; preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans in the same category.
6. If you are selected, you may be contacted for an interview. You must respond to inquiries and schedule interviews during normal business hours.
7. Final job offers are expected within 80 days after the closing date.

Required Documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages) that includes your name, contact information, and relevant experience. Include start and end dates (MM/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
• College transcripts (if using education to qualify) - must include school name, student name, degree, and date awarded. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation: DD-214 (for veterans), SF-15 and supporting documents (for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, etc.), or a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty if on active duty and expecting discharge within 120 days.
• SF-50 (for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable).
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, if applicable.
• Professional certification or license, if using that to qualify.
• Do not use special characters in document filenames (e.g., %, #, @).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and more.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent) and other factors.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

How to Apply

1. Read the entire announcement and all instructions before beginning your application.
2. Click the Apply Online button on the official application portal page.
3. Answer all questions in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
4. Submit your application by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date, August 24, 2026.
5. If required, complete any USA Hire Assessments. You will be notified after submitting your application with a unique assessment access link and completion deadline.

Additional Information

• This is a delegated examining announcement open to all U.S. citizens. The Consolidated Staffing Unit must be able to verify accreditation for experience-based qualifications. If you are a preference-eligible veteran, review the notice for preference eligible veterans. You will be notified via email at each step of the application process.

About Company

The Bureau of Prisons is part of the U.S. Department of Justice and is responsible for the custody and care of federal inmates. Corrections professionals at facilities like FCI Sheridan work to maintain a humane and secure environment while preparing individuals for successful reentry into the community. FCI Sheridan is named as the hiring organisation for the Teacher post.