Corrections Instructor

Teach Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Vocational and/or High School Equivalency classes at the Clarinda Correctional Facility.

• 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 Offenderâ??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

• Bachelorâ??s Degree

• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

Preference: 

• Current teaching certification

• 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