Corrections Instructor
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Corrections Instructor
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Corrections Instructor
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Location
Clarinda - 51632 - Page County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-02312
Agency
Non State of Iowa - Non Executive Branch
Opening Date
02/14/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Nicole DeLong - ndelong@iwcc.edu
To Apply
Apply online via Iowa Western Community College
Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for Iowa Western Community College. Applicants should apply online at the website below.
Teach Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Vocational and/or High School Equivalency classes at the Clarinda Correctional Facility.
Job Duties
+ Provide instruction to offenders in literacy, adult basic education, vocational training and/or HISET preparation as assigned
+ Assess each new student for educational needs using formal tests (i.e. CASAS) and informal interview
+ Develop and implement direct instruction curriculum
+ Orientate new students to school rules and schedule into classes
+ Give offender students direction in setting short and long-term educational goals
+ Provide student offenders with a variety of multi-level materials to help them obtain their educational goals
+ Keep accurate and up-to-date cumulative student records and testing information on each student
+ Administer CASAS testing as deemed necessary to show growth or verify reading skills
+ Administer HISET Practice tests to determine readiness for HISET testing
+ Communicate with student Offender’s counselors to alert to problems/success
+ Coordinate with Special Education staff on needs of mainstreamed students
+ Record student attendance and maintain pay sheets for school workers and teacher aides
+ Cooperate with staff/colleagues in planning and implementing educational activities
+ Assist with the development of curriculum
+ Keep records, supply reports/data, information or documentation as requested by the Education Coordinator or Department personnel
+ Initiate the appropriate verbal/written reports as deemed by policy and procedures of CCF, IWCC, and DOC
+ Be alert to and adhere to current custody and security policies and procedures of CCF, IWCC, and DOC
+ Supervise the use, security and safe storage of all equipment and materials
+ Train, schedule, and supervise offender teacher aides and educational aides
+ Keep current with the trends and issues that affect the institution and teaching profession
+ Maintain professional communication and decorum at all times
+ Attend professional development workshops, staff development, and classes to sharpen teaching skills and maintain current teaching license
+ Complete required DOC security training
+ Perform other educational duties as deemed necessary by the Educational Coordinator
Physical Demands
+ The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
+ Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
Cognitive Requirements (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
+ Reading, Writing, Calculating
+ Social Interaction Skills
+ Reasoning/Analysis
+ Works with Minimal Supervision
Apply online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iwcc/jobs/4823202/corrections-instructor?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Qualification Requirements
+ Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record
+ Current teaching certification
Employer
State of Iowa
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