Correctional Educator Springfield, VT

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Correctional Educators teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted to a wide range of academic levels educational histories and learning goals. Instruction may span Adult Basic Education - reading writing mathematics speaking listening and study skills - as well as secondary-level courses including science literacy mathematics global citizenship art health physical education and career & technical addition to classroom instruction Correctional Educators serve as academic advisors developing personalized learning plans informed by transcripts assessments prior learning and individual student goals. Educators provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate educational pathways persist through challenges and work toward skills development high school completion postsecondary readiness or other meaningful Educators prepare administer and interpret specialized and standardized assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction and placement decisions. They collaborate as members of local Educational Support Teams (EST) including IDEA 504 and other specialized curriculum teams and contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to student responsibilities include maintaining accurate student progress attendance and transcript records within the student information system reviewing and refining curriculum and instructional practices and contributing professional judgment to ensure alignment with established educational standards and accreditation State of Vermont reimburses employees for required licensing and certification fees. Educators with mathematics backgrounds are preferred but not required. Strong candidates will demonstrate flexibility reflective practice and a commitment to education as a meaningful and transformative process within a correctional setting.

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