Instructor - Anamosa State Penitentiary
Instructor - Anamosa State Penitentiary
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USD 56529 - 56529
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous decisions and improvements to the College Learning Environment.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
POSITION IS LOCATED INSIDE THE ANAMOSA STATE PENITENTIARY. Under limited supervision the instructor is responsible for teaching basic skills literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) subject areas (reading writing social studies science and mathematics with an emphasis on Reading) toincarceratedstudents enrolled in the Education Program at the Anamosa State Penitentiary (ASP). The instructor collaborates with fellow instructors on the development of curriculum aligned to adult education standards.
Work Schedule : 7:00 am 3.00 pm
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively teach basic skills literacy and HSED subject areas to eligible offenders in a variety of instructional formats.
- Work with special education youth in order to meet the requirements of existing Individualized Education Plans.
- Maintain student and program records for reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors at ASP as well as in the Department of Corrections on the development of innovate curricula for offenders in alignment with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.
- Act as a liaison among the Iowa Department of Corrections Anamosa State Penitentiary and Kirkwood Community College supporting the operations of Anamosa State Penitentiary.
- Know and follow Department of Corrections security protocols and policies including key and radio control supervision of incarcerated individuals in education deescalation and personal safety techniques which may include training and use of chemical agents first aid and incident command systems.
- Complete Department of Corrections training quarterly facetoface and online.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
- Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with peer team members students and staff.
- Possess strong human relations skills and be able to interact with diverse personalities.
- Communicate clearly concisely logically and coherently orally and in writing.
- Deal responsibly and effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions
- Possess ability to adapt to a work situation inside a medium/maximum security institution housing convicted offenders.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional 1033 standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree with relevant instructional experience is required. In addition candidates must be able to pass the ASP security clearance and graduate from the four week Department of Corrections Training Academy.
- Candidates with prior corrections adult education K12 instructional experience corporate training higher education instruction or atrisk teaching experience are preferred.
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone: Facsimile:TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
