Introduction
The Maryland Department ofLabor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is acceptingapplications from qualified applicants for the position of TransitionInstructor. This is a contractualposition responsible for providing teaching and learning to residents of anadult maximum correctional facility.
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Division of Workforce Development & Adult LearningWestern Correctional Institution (WCI)
13800 McMullen HWY S.W.
Cumberland MD 21502
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose is to teach one or more subjects to adult learners in a facility operated by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Work will involve providing course instruction to incarcerated adults in basic skills such as reading writing math and life skills to incarcerated adult learners helping them improve their literacy achieve educational goals and enhance their employability and life skills upon release.
POSITION DUTIES
Dutiesof this position include but are not limited to:
- Course instruction includes life skills resume writing interviewing skills jobkeeping skills goal setting job exploration computer & keyboarding and basic education skills (reading writing language math and GED subject matters);
- Address skills to find work;
- Prepare adults to be able with little or no outside help find work using resources;
- Check roster and take attendance each class session verifying registration;
- Establish maintain and complete required paperwork for enrollment data and
- grant purposes.
ESSENTIALKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Candidatesshould have knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education;knowledge of instructional planning and teaching methods; skill in the use ofassessment instrument; ability to develop appropriate educational goals andobjectives; ability to communicate effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience planning and conducting employee development and training.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience planning conducting or coordinating training or staff development activities for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in education and training classification or education and training specialty codes in the education and training field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.
1. Experience in Education Corrections or Adult Learning.LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.*Resumes are accepted but not in lieu of the MD State application.*
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc. must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc.or World Education Services Inc.or. EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately listing all relevant education and experience addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma transcript certification license etc.. Please include clear detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications desired and/or selective qualifications of the position.
Successful candidates will be placed on the certified list categorized in random order. The certified list can be used by LABOR for a period of one year.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25 of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75 of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended however the paper application may be submitted to LABOR Recruitment and Selection Division 100 S. Charles Street 5th Floor Baltimore MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. For any additional information regarding this recruitment please contact Brittany Small at
If you are having difficulties with logging into the JobAps system please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at or callMonday Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veterans preference please submit a copy of your DD214.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities services and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age national origin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientation disability or veteran status.
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