Adult Basic Education; ABE) Instructor; Teacher Advanced Professional Certificate

The Maryland Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position to build an applicant pool for current and anticipated position vacancies. This is a professional position responsible for providing teaching and learning to residents of a correctional facility. This is an agency-specific recruitment for this specific classification and function only with the MD Department of Labor.

This position could be placed in any classification within the Teacher Series. Salary and exact classification will be determined following an assessment of the selected candidate's education and MSDE Certification using the IEPP Salary Scale.

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Maryland Correctional Institute for Women (MCI-W)
7943 House of Corrections Road
Jessup, MD 20794

To create a classroom learning environment in which assigned inmate students make measurable
progress toward identified education goals as indicated by the successful completion of the
requirements for the Maryland Adult Basic Literacy and Life Skills Certificate and/or the high
school diploma.

• Provide academic instruction in a variety of methods including whole group, small group, and individualized instruction consistent with the approved curriculum, which results in their progress toward successful completion of the requirement for the Adult Skills Certificates and/or a Maryland High School diploma.
• Plan lessons and organize time in advance to provide effective instruction.
• Use informal and formal assessment tools to provide a reliable and valid appraisal of student skills and achievement.
• Maintain and submit program and instructional records in an accurate and timely manner.

Education:

Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.

Experience:

None.

• Experience working within a correctional education setting.
• Experience working with adult learners in a correctional education setting, and individuals from various cultural, socio-economic, and education backgrounds.
• Experience teaching adult learning principles and basic education subjects (language, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies).
• Experience working with diverse populations, including from various cultural, socio-economic, and educational background.

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Education Article, Section 6-101 of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W.

Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD .

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance over payment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

All potential candidates shall be screened for security purposes prior to being offered a position which consists of fingerprinting and background investigation by CJIS-CENTRAL REPOSITORY.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning…