Job Information
Iowa Department of Administrative Services Corrections Instructor in Clarinda, Iowa
Corrections Instructor
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Corrections Instructor
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Location
Clarinda - 51632 - Page County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-02312
Agency
Non State of Iowa - Non Executive Branch
Opening Date
02/14/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Nicole DeLong - ndelong@iwcc.edu
To Apply
Apply online via Iowa Western Community College
Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for Iowa Western Community College. Applicants should apply online at the website below.
Teach Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Vocational and/or High School Equivalency classes at the Clarinda Correctional Facility.
Job Duties
Provide instruction to offenders in literacy, adult basic education, vocational training and/or HISET preparation as assigned
Assess each new student for educational needs using formal tests (i.e. CASAS) and informal interview
Develop and implement direct instruction curriculum
Orientate new students to school rules and schedule into classes
Give offender students direction in setting short and long-term educational goals
Provide student offenders with a variety of multi-level materials to help them obtain their educational goals
Keep accurate and up-to-date cumulative student records and testing information on each student
Administer CASAS testing as deemed necessary to show growth or verify reading skills
Administer HISET Practice tests to determine readiness for HISET testing
Communicate with student Offender’s counselors to alert to problems/success
Coordinate with Special Education staff on needs of mainstreamed students
Record student attendance and maintain pay sheets for school workers and teacher aides
Cooperate with staff/colleagues in planning and implementing educational activities
Assist with the development of curriculum
Keep records, supply reports/data, information or documentation as requested by the Education Coordinator or Department personnel
Initiate the appropriate verbal/written reports as deemed by policy and procedures of CCF, IWCC, and DOC
Be alert to and adhere to current custody and security policies and procedures of CCF, IWCC, and DOC
Supervise the use, security and safe storage of all equipment and materials
Train, schedule, and supervise offender teacher aides and educational aides
Keep current with the trends and issues that affect the institution and teaching profession
Maintain professional communication and decorum at all times
Attend professional development workshops, staff development, and classes to sharpen teaching skills and maintain current teaching license
Complete required DOC security training
Perform other educational duties as deemed necessary by the Educational Coordinator
Physical Demands
The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
Cognitive Requirements (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Social Interaction Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
Apply online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iwcc/jobs/4823202/corrections-instructor?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Qualification Requirements
Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record
Current teaching certification
Employer
State of Iowa
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