ABSD Instructor (Two Rivers Correctional Institute)

Job Description

The Adult Basic Skills Development Instructor will conduct individual and group instruction in academic subjects at the Secondary and Adult levels at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution.

Instructional responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

• Monitor and evaluate learner progress, determine learning needs of students.
• Teach classes as assigned following approved course outline; prepare and develop material for assigned classes.
• Maintain record of attendance, student competencies, and progress.
• Participate in curriculum development; recommend textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommend reference and library materials; recommend course revisions.
• Maintain college and institution facilities and equipment.
• Keep abreast of technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching methods, participate with other staff for ongoing program evaluation.
• Assist with academic advising and registration.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Attend staff meetings and required training at the institution, on campus and as otherwise assigned; work in cooperative manner with others in institution and college; represent program / department at pertinent meetings as required.
• Understand and abide by College and Oregon Department of Corrections policies and regulations. Respond to emergency situations within the education department, which requires wearing a body alarm or pager.

MINIMUM :  Bachelor’s Degree in education, educational administration or related field. Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language ESL and / or GED. Experience in computer-assisted instruction; demonstrated ability to operate a computer-based learning lab. Security access to TRCI required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including late afternoons and evenings. All contract employees are responsible for upholding the mission of ODOC by promoting public safety, holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. ODOC contractors oversee and control Adults in Custody (AIC) in order to influence long term positive behavior, while maintaining security and enforcing discipline. Staff is responsible for the safety of AIC’s and for preventing the destruction of property at their work site. Employees significantly impact the success of the ODOC mission and need to understand the fundamentals of the Oregon Accountability Model.

PREFERRED :  Master’s degree in education, educational administration or related field. Experience in an open-entry / open-exit laboratory or comparable situation desired. Experience in a Correctional Education or Alternative Education program. Experience in CASAS assessment process. Some knowledge of the Oregon Learning Standards.

The work site is within a correctional facility. The actual office environment is typical of most offices. However, the noise level in the work area is somewhat louder than most office environments with metal doors and loudspeakers, in addition to telephone, personal interruptions and other office background noises.

The position is funded by an intergovernmental cooperative service agreement contracted with Oregon Dept. of Corrections. The person staffing this position will work within the confines of Two Rivers Correctional Institution and must pass all security screening criteria as established by the OR DOC and TRCI prior to and during the term of employment.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, AFSCME Bargaining Unit Faculty position. Starting pay is $51,132. Additional steps may be granted per the Collective Bargaining Agreement at the time of hire.

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