Adult Basic Education Instructor - Adjunct - SCC at Airway Heights CorrectionsCenter
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education
Adult Basic Education Instructor - Adjunct - SCC at Airway Heights Corrections Center
Job no:
Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Spokane
Categories: Adjunct Faculty
Department: SCC Corrections Education
Open continuous.
Starting salary: $42.05 - $89.48 per hour based on workload category. This is an adjunct (part‑time) position. Compensation will be pro‑rated according to workload. Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.
About Us
Corrections Center seeks qualified and committed candidates to serve as adjunct faculty. The department looks for energetic and creative instructors to teach GED test preparation (Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies) and English as a Second Language. This position may include a flexible teaching schedule to cover day and/or evening courses. All classes are held on site at the Airway Heights Correction Center.
The Corrections Education Department is a student‑centered department that changes the lives of justice‑involved individuals and their families through the power of education and training at Airway Heights Correction Center. The faculty and staff provide stability through demonstrated longevity and dedication to serving students.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities- Prepares for and instructs courses in the disciplines offered within Adult Basic
Education:
GED preparation, High School+ (HS+), English as a Second Language (ESL) in traditional and/or lab style classroom education modes. - Assesses, monitors, and documents student performance and advises students in meeting their educational goals by evaluating student progress and providing clear and timely feedback.
- Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include, but not limited to, developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process.
- Maintains student records and completes paperwork required of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to include: attendance and student conduct incidents.
- Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
- Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
- Adheres to all DOC safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates effectively within the Education department and with DOC staff while maintaining Spokane Colleges values, goals, and objectives.
- Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and performs all related duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution combined with relevant teaching experience.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching methods for instruction purposes.
- Criminal Background Check is required.
- Experience working in a corrections environment.
- Ability to assess adult student learning.
- Experience teaching adults.
- Knowledge of a learning management system such as CANVAS.
- Experience teaching English as a Second Language.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1‑B visa. Spokane Colleges maintain a drug‑free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state‑owned vehicles.
Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they…
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