Professional Teacher

Professional Teacher Position at Rayburn Correctional Center

Rayburn Correctional Center in Angie, LA, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Professional Teacher to provide high-quality instruction to the inmate population within a secure correctional environment. This position plays a vital role in supporting rehabilitation by delivering meaningful educational opportunities that promote personal growth, skill development, and successful reentry. The ideal candidate brings strong classroom management skills, a passion for teaching diverse learners, and a commitment to fostering a positive and structured learning environment.

Position-Specific Details:

• Prepare male inmates at a medium security facility for the HiSet Exam.
• Review TABE scores and make recommendations concerning continuation of education for Pre-HSE.
• Observe tutors in lecture style and in group work. Evaluate teaching ability. Note how the tutors work on-on-one with students during assigned work time.
• Report to the education director any tutor who is unable to teach the information.
• Plan monthly tutor training in areas identified that are specific to HSE/Pre-HSE tutors.
• Evaluate materials used for teaching and effectiveness of lesson plans, recommending to the education director or principal any needed changes.
• Counsel new students assigned to her classrooms and develop long range plans.
• Evaluate tutors every 12 months and submit them to Education Coordinator.
• Monitor the HSE and Pre-HSE classrooms.
• Monitor Student Progress.
• Administer Practice HSE test and develop lesson plans for students in the HSE classroom.
• The incumbent of this position would work with other professional teachers and security/non-security staff.

Compensation will be determined by the Washington Parish School Board pay plan for a 2080-hour work year, which will be based upon experience, certification, and education level.