Correctional Horticulture Instructor at Lincoln Correctional Center

Horticulture Certificate Program Instructor

Responsible for teaching courses and labs in the Horticulture Certificate program.

Essential Job Functions:

• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the appropriate Administrator for review
• Maintain hourly count check on students
• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Associate Dean
• Submit purchase order requests for instructional materials books required commodities and supplies to Associate Dean for approval
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean
• Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers
• Be on work site for 37.5 hours per week (30 minute lunch)
• Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time
• Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty
• Assist in registration as needed
• Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services
• Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences
• Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics
• Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment
• Prepare EGGC forms task lists and attendance reports as required
• Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the College
• Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations
• Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections regulations and procedures
• Maintain equipment assigned to area

Specific Functional

Job Requirements:

• Education Requirements:
  
  Associate Degree preferred
• Experience Requirements:
  Teaching Experience Desired. Experience in Horticulture Required
• Knowledge:
  Operation of Computerized Green house
• Skills:
  
  Must be able to perform landscaping, compute landscape material requirements, design landscapes, propagate and maintain green plants and shrubs. Must have good communication skills
• Personal Requirements:
  Good Interpersonal Skills