Vocational Instructor

Pay: $18.00/hr.

Location:10641 HWY 80 West Meridian MS. 39037

Work schedule:Full-time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical vision and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose!East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian MS. is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary:

Reports to Lead Instructor. Responsible for providing vocational instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with management & Training Corporations (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupation program areas taught to inmates
2. Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content incorporate written and skill assessments.
3. Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the offender.
4. Assess student performance.
5. Participate in staff conferences in an endeavor to develop and improve education programs.
6. Review select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry advancement and upgrading occupations.
7. Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget request to assure that all equipment supplies and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
8. Monitor motivation discipline and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of offenders.
9. Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
10. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
11. Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in the vocation being taught required. Valid drivers license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required unless waived by management.

Why: Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department through or.