Adult Education Instructor at the Androscoggin County Jail

Adult Education Instructor at the Androscoggin County JailReports to: Director of Adult Education and the Assistant Director of Adult EducationThis is a professional teaching position for up to 16 hours a week year-round. This position serves as the lead teacher for HiSET preparation at the Androscoggin County Jail. Primary responsibilities include instruction in basic reading writing math science and social studies. This position refers individuals for final testing at the adult learning center. Previous experience with adult learners is preferred; experience with incarcerated individuals and re-integration planning is also of Pay: $32.14/hr (This position is intermittent part-time and non-benefits eligible. This position is considered a contracted service and is contingent upon receipt of funding to be determined annually.)Experience and Training:Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferredTeaching certification (adult or 9-12) in one of the core subject areas required (Math English or Science preferred)Responsibilities at ACJ:Coordinate instructional time with program officer and jail staffAssess student needs and develop individual learning plansProvide instruction in ABE and HiSET preparationAdvisingArrange for HiSET testing with learnersMaintain accurate student records including attendance demographics intakes and assessmentsMaintain a good working relationship with jail staffParticipate in the state corrections education networkOther duties or projects as assigned by the directorOther duties or projects as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: StudentsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferredProficient in digital literacy and online teachingWork Ready certification preferredCERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:Teaching certification (adult or 9-12) in one of the core subject areas (Math English or Science preferred)LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule forPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds for example school supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.