Adult Education Instructor - Ventress

Posting number: 08579

Department: ISTC-208010-Adult Literacy (Prison Only)

Job classification: Adult Education Instructor - Ventress Correctional Facility

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

The Adult Education Instructor will teach adult basic education subjects (Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, History, and other subjects) to students preparing for the GED. Prepares students for their High School Diploma (ALSDE requirements must be met) and prepares students for the ACT Work Keys assessment. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Adult Education Director and the Dean of Instruction.

Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however, other professional duties may be assigned by the Director of Adult Education or his/her designee to meet the College's needs.
Work Reporting location is at Ventress Correctional Facility

Examples of duties

• Organizes program on instruction studies in Adult Basic Education.
• Instruct students in subject areas.
• Plans and supervises students’ work, individually or in small groups, and in classroom or laboratory settings.
• Assesses and evaluates the achievement of students in subject knowledge.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and maintains the confidentiality of adult education records.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and any other meetings called by the Adult Education Director and/or Dean of Instruction.
• Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to maintain a high level of competence and skill in Adult Basic Education and Correctional Education.
• Organizes and completes special projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Adult Basic Education Director and/or Dean of Instruction.

• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.

• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and J.F. Ingram State Technical College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments, solve problems, provide leadership, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organization skills, attentive to detail, and can prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required
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A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred
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Supplemental information

General Information
: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama’s correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.

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