ABE/HiSet Teacher- Part-Time

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Instruct parolees, probationers and inmates at all levels of adult basic education and general equivalency diploma (Hi-Set) preparation in small groups and one-on-one.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Community Justice Support Center Program Manager


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, supervise and monitor education groups
• Make referrals to other external education programs in community
• Gather educational history on participants and determine appropriate placement into courses
• Develop individual education plans
• Provide materials and educational information for participants, in addition to scheduling Hi-Set testing
• Select, order and maintain inventory of classroom materials
• Required to exercise considerable judgment and work independently
• Make regular contact with inmates and House of Correction staff, requiring considerable resourcefulness and persuasiveness; make contacts with state and local agencies
• Has access to confidential inmate files
• Duties may involve potential risk associated with the care and custody of inmates in a House of Correction
• Teach participants at all levels of Adult Basic Education and General Equivalency Diploma preparation, in small groups or one-on-one as needed
• Develop/administer tests to determine academic level of each referral. Determine appropriate placement.
• Provides educational information for participants through maintenance of catalogs, forms and instructional supplies
• Acts as liaison for participants with Department of Education regarding courses, diplomas and books
• Maintains student records and prepares reports as required
• Keeps attendance records

MENTAL ATTENTION AND VISUAL DEMAND

Flow of work and character duties requires exceptional mental and visual attention most of the time.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Performance of duties may present potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates, probationers and parolees.

PHYSICAL 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.

• Regularly required to stand and walk; talk and hear; lift or carry; push and pull with force; and maintain balance
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, reach with hands /arms & occasionally lift and/or move boxes up to 20 lbs
• Manual dexterity required in performing duties
• Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision; reading of written, printed or computer screen data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years teaching experience. Preferred: MTEL or ABE licensure
• General knowledge of the purpose of a correctional facility and the goals and purpose of the CJSC
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups; must be of good character
• Must have a high degree of confidentiality for access to client records
• Ability to communicate with others in a direct, clear and professional manner
• Ability to follow moderately complex written and oral instructions
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug/health screening

Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver's License