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SalaryThe Adult Education Corrections Instructor will work to help launch an innovative new program to provide GED instruction for 24 incarcerated offenders who are in a secure setting in Raleigh. This instructor will develop a curriculum and have responsibility for planning and conducting classes that are in alignment with state standards, ensure all students taught are assessed in CASAS by a certified CASAS administrator, and ensure the state target of students are making progress as measured by a Measurable Skill Gain in the classes taught. The instructor will assist with communicating with the GED students and compile recommended resources for learning.
This will be a hybrid position with some in-person instruction and some virtual. The ultimate goal is learning that leads to the obtainment of a GED or HiSET High School Equivalency. We believe that this educational opportunity will help offenders productively manage their time.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
- Assess individual learners’ needs with informal and formal approved assessments.
- Develop and regularly update individualized learning plans for each student in accordance with individual learning styles and skill levels and share plans with Adult Ed Programs Manager.
- Deliver instruction according to best practices in Adult Basic Education that are based upon the standards for adult education.
- Conduct instruction such that students can make progress based upon pre-post-test Educational Functioning Level gains.
Program Management and Reporting
- Conduct intake (via paper or online form) and exit meetings for high school equivalency students.
- Coordinate assessing students with CASAS at intake and after appropriate hours with certified CASAS administrator. Ensure all students have had a pre-assessment in the first week of class.
- Enter assessment and attendance into tracking spreadsheet weekly.
- Coordinate final practice testing and GED or HiSET testing.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a four-year degree in Education, an Adult Education certification, or a four-year degree in a comparable field.
- Willingness to strictly adhere to all correctional center policies relating to entering and leaving the facility, responding to inmate requests for favors, bringing in or taking out materials, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills, communication and writing skills
- Knowledge of data entry, spreadsheet management, and common computer applications
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience teaching reading, writing and math to adults in a Basic Skills program and/or correctional setting.
- 2 or more years of experience teaching or tutoring incarcerated youth or adults utilizing successful teaching techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals and families.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Raleigh, NC 27606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27606
