Adult Basic Skills Corrections Instructor (Part-Time)

Vance-Granville Community College; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance-Granville Community College seeks an educator to teach HiSET preparation in a correctional setting, aligning content with students preparing for final exams. The role requires delivering high-school level reading and math concepts, using available technology, and ensuring accurate attendance and records.

Strong commitment to privacy and policy adherence is essential. Responsibilities include developing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and preparing students for re-entry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• One-year teaching experience in Adult Education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of their field and align content to HiSET exam preparation.
• Provide timely attendance submissions.
• Teach high-school level reading and math concepts and select instructional materials.
• Adhere to correctional policies and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Incorporate available technology to enhance teaching and the education experience when appropriate.
• Contextualize educational opportunities to include career readiness development.
• Provide formal and informal assessment to determine initial basic skills placement and post-test after instructional hours.
• Develop and implement high-quality lesson plans for varied learning styles.
• Facilitate development of communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments.
• Maintain organized student class records including attendance and performance.
• Submit documents at end of term to the appropriate office.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying problems and managing projects.
• Participate in professional development and share best practices.
• Inform Dentention Staff and Coordinator of any student issues as soon as possible.

Skills

Teaching

Instructional design

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

This position is assigned to the Franklin Correctional Center in Bunn, NC (M-W-F, 1PM-4PM).

VGCC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; and internal peer equity in offer calculations.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline and make subject matter meaningful, relevant, and aligned content to students who are preparing for the final HiSET exams.
• Provide timely and accurate submission of attendance.
• Teach high-school level reading and math concepts and select appropriate instructional materials.
• Adhere to correctional policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Incorporate available technology to enhance teaching and the education experience when appropriate.
• Contextualize educational opportunities to include career readiness development.
• Provide formal and informal assessment of each student to determine appropriate initial basic skills placement level. Ensure students are pre and post-tested after established instructional hours.
• Develop and implement high-quality lesson plans that include instruction to meet the varied learning styles of students served.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Maintain organized student class records that represent accurate and current class attendance, student academic performance, process, and contact hours.
• Submit accurate and complete documents at the end of each semester or term to the appropriate office.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach in identifying problems and managing projects.
• Participate in professional development and share expertise and best practices within the college.
• Inform Dentention Staff and Coordinator of any student issues (attendance, behavior, etc.) as soon as possible.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

• One-year teaching experience in Adult Education or related field

Physical Requirements:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.