Correctional Educator

The Correctional Educator takes Iowa Western Community College’s mission to “empower learners, advance communities, and improve lives” into a critical field of opportunity:
Clarinda Correctional Facility. The Correctional Educator works closely with incarcerated individuals in a classroom setting within the prison to provide instruction in High School Equivalency, Literacy, Adult Basic Education, and/or Vocational Training.

• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values

• Provide instruction to incarcerated individuals in assigned content areas (HiSET, Literacy, ABE, and/or Vocational)
• Provide initial and student progress assessments through CASAS tests
• Maintain an orderly and secure classroom environment
• Keep attendance and student records

• Adhere to standard Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) security practices
• Secure and maintain possession of assigned radio, key set, and pepper spray (if chosen to carry)
• Proper handling of sensitive offender information
• Complete quarterly personal safety refresher course

• Attend professional development and staff training meetings
• Perform other educational duties as deemed necessary by the Educational Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned
• Can make decisions in matters of significance

• Bachelor’s degree
• Successful teaching experience
• Approved IDOC background check
• Ability to complete three-week IDOC New Employee Training (NET) in Des Moines
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record

• Good attention to detail and situational awareness
• Ability to function effectively in a correctional setting
• Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with incarcerated individuals
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of varied skills, backgrounds, and values
• Willingness to cooperate with and learn from fellow staff members
• Sufficient mastery of high-school level Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

• This position requires normal office and light work, including the ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• The employee is frequently 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
• The employee must have the ability to drive a company-owned or personal vehicle
• The employee must have a reasonable capacity to perform self-defense maneuvers
• Required personal safety refresher courses involve blocking, striking, and kicking