Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor (TEACHER ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE)

State of Maryland - LABOR Workforce Dev - Adult Corrections Program; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning seeks an educator to provide classroom instruction to residents of a correctional facility. The role targets completing Adult Skills Certificates and/or a Maryland High School diploma through a structured curriculum.

Applicants must hold Maryland State Board of Education credentials. Experience in correctional education and with adult learners is preferred, with a strong emphasis on diverse populations and

Qualifications

• Possession of Maryland State Board of Education credentials as minimum requirement.
• Experience: None.
• Preferred experience in correctional education settings.
• Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction using whole group, small group, and individualized methods aligned with the approved curriculum.
• Plan lessons and organize time in advance to ensure effective instruction.
• Use informal and formal assessments to appraise student progress reliably and validity.
• Maintain and submit program and instructional records accurately and timely.

Skills

Correctional education experience

Adult learners

Diversity awareness

Education

Maryland State Board of Education credentials

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position to build an applicant pool for current and anticipated position vacancies. This is a professional position responsible for providing teaching and learning to residents of a correctional facility. This is an agency-specific recruitment for this specific classification and function only with the MD Department of Labor. This position could be placed in any classification within the Teacher Series. Salary and exact classification will be determined following an assessment of the selected candidate's education and MSDE Certification using the IEPP Salary Scale.

GRADE

TEAC0003

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Correctional Institute for Women (MCI-W)
7943 House of Corrections Road
Jessup, MD 20794

Main Purpose of Job

To create a classroom learning environment in which assigned inmate students make measurable
progress toward identified education goals as indicated by the successful completion of the
requirements for the Maryland Adult Basic Literacy and Life Skills Certificate and/or the high
school diploma.

POSITION DUTIES

• Provide academic instruction in a variety of methods including whole group, small group, and individualized instruction consistent with the approved curriculum, which results in their progress toward successful completion of the requirement for the Adult Skills Certificates and/or a Maryland High School diploma.�
• Plan lessons and organize time in advance to provide effective instruction.
• Use informal and formal assessment tools to provide a reliable and valid appraisal of student skills and achievement.�
• Maintain and submit program and instructional records in an accurate and timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education. Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within a correctional education setting.
• Experience working with adult learners in a correctional education setting, and individuals from various cultural, socio-economic, and education backgrounds.
• Experience teaching adult learning principles and basic education subjects (language, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies).
• Experience working with diverse populations, including from various cultural, socio-economic, and educational background.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Education Article, Section 6-101 of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.�

All potential candidates shall be screened for security purposes prior to being offered a position which consists of fingerprinting and background investigation by CJIS-CENTRAL REPOSITORY.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.�

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.�

The certified list will be used by Department of Labor for a period of one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS